Top US and Chinese officials, led by US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer (left, second from bottom) and Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He (right, second from bottom), attend the latest round of talks in Washington to try to bridge the chasm between the world’s two largest economies. Photo: AFP
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China has a right to its own economic vision. US trade negotiators should remember that
- The argument for supporting local industry in the face of fierce foreign competition is not unique to the Chinese. In some sectors, such as clean energy, state support might even be desirable. The challenge to China’s industrial policy is not justified
Top US and Chinese officials, led by US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer (left, second from bottom) and Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He (right, second from bottom), attend the latest round of talks in Washington to try to bridge the chasm between the world’s two largest economies. Photo: AFP