Xi calls for free, open trade at APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping says that free and open trade and investment is among the purposes and principles of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and an important pillar in the realization of the Putrajaya Vision 2040. Xi made the remarks on Saturday when he attended the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, which focused on discussions over sustainable trade and investment.