Speaking at the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which kicked off yesterday, Chinese leaders made commitments on opening up, international agreements, and data flows. While there has been some movement in these areas, more needs to be done to overcome the downward trend of its trade and investment.

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke virtually at the APEC CEO Summit on November 11, calling for “sustainable development in a concerted effort to build an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future.” During the speech [https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/zxxx_662805/t1919060.shtml], Xi mentioned joint efforts to