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China Seeks Global Trade Dominance Amid U.S. Retreat

11/1/2025

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China seeks greater influence in global trade, targeting the U.S. and India, and aims to dominate clean energy industries.
At the APEC summit, Xi Jinping, President of China, proposed a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to govern AI and promote China's lower-cost models.
The move signals leadership in multilateral trade as the U.S. retreats, with urgent action urged by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to secure Europe's industrial future.

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Story summary

China seeks greater influence in global trade, targeting the U.S. and India, and aims to dominate clean energy industries.
At the APEC summit, Xi Jinping, President of China, proposed a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to govern AI and promote China's lower-cost models.
The move signals leadership in multilateral trade as the U.S. retreats, with urgent action urged by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to secure Europe's industrial future.