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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