China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded Asean free trade pact

China signed an expanded version of a free trade agreement Tuesday (Oct 28) with Asean, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang pitching expanded economic ties with his country as an alternative to the protectionist policies of US President Donald Trump. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/10/28/china-pitches-itself-as-alternative-to-us-protectionism-after-signing-expanded-asean-free-trade-pact