In a bold move against rising trade barriers, China and Cambodia doubled down on their support for global cooperation during President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Phnom Penh. The two nations slammed protectionist policies, calling them 'threats to economic security,' and vowed to strengthen WTO-led trade rules to keep markets 'open, inclusive, and fair.'
Both countries pledged to push for WTO reforms, defend member rights, and deliver results at the upcoming ministerial conference.
They also backed Xi’s vision for a 'shared future' in Asia-Pacific, rejecting 'exclusive alliances' and nuclear proliferation.
'Camp-based confrontation risks splitting the region,' warned the joint statement.
For young professionals tracking globalization's future, this partnership signals a unified front to counter trade fragmentation–and a nod to Gen-Z’s demand for sustainable, inclusive growth.
Stay tuned as these two allies shake up the rules of global commerce!
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China, Cambodia reaffirm commitment to multilateral trading system
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