China Urges WTO Members to Keep Markets Open as Director General Resigns
China said it respects World Trade Organization Director General Roberto Azevedo’s decision to resign (see 2005140053) and urged members to keep their markets open and “oppose unilateralism” as the body searches for a new leader. China promised to work with…
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other members to ensure the WTO continues operating after Azevedo’s departure in August, a Commerce Ministry official said during a May 18 press conference, adding that members should “enhance coordination in economic and trade policies to unblock international transport and logistics.” China also said members should focus more on increasing trade of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.