The United States’ expected withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership may provide “great opportunities” for China to work out a wider trade agreement as a better alternative, experts said on Tuesday.

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The United States’ expected withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership may provide “great opportunities” for China to work out a wider trade agreement as a better alternative, experts said on Tuesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 24th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting from Nov. 19-20 in Lima, capital of Peru.
A keynote speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Peru indicated China’s firm stand on free trade even as some major economies such as the US are leaning toward protectionism, experts said.