CHINA: Xi Jinping calls for openness amid trade war

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for openness between countries and denounced racial supremacy as “stupid” amid rising trade tensions with the US. The remarks on Wednesday were made in Mr Xi’s first public address since the US-China trade dispute escalated, with tariff hikes on both sides. Mr Xi did not mention the US or […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for openness between countries and denounced racial supremacy as “stupid” amid rising trade tensions with the US.

The remarks on Wednesday were made in Mr Xi’s first public address since the US-China trade dispute escalated, with tariff hikes on both sides.

Mr Xi did not mention the US or the trade war directly, but focused on presenting China as an “open” country.

He said different civilisations were not destined to clash.