China goes on Asia-Pacific trade offensive in wake of US’ IPEF push
- Foreign minister highlights Beijing’s practical efforts to promote long-term development in the region
- China will continue to expand its high level of openness, Wang Yi tells UN meeting
“China will continue to make greater contributions to the long-term stability and sustainable development of the Asia-Pacific region through practical action,” Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the annual session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific on Monday.
Wang did not refer directly to the initiative but promised to maintain regional supply chain security, saying China was determined to “firmly” promote economic development in the Asia-Pacific.
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Joe Biden arrives in South Korea for a tour of Asia to strengthen US ties in the Indo-Pacific
In addition to the United States, 12 countries have signed up for the IPEF: South Korea, Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.