China's Vice Premier Warns Against 'Law of the Jungle' in Veiled Trump Critique
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Moneycontrol•20-01-2026, 17:16
China's Vice Premier Warns Against 'Law of the Jungle' in Veiled Trump Critique
- •Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, cautioning against a return to the 'law of the jungle'.
- •He Lifeng's remarks were seen as a veiled criticism of US President Donald Trump's 'America First' agenda and his demand for Denmark to cede Greenland.
- •The Vice Premier emphasized that a few countries should not have self-serving privileges and all nations have the right to protect their legitimate interests.
- •He criticized 'unilateral' actions and trade agreements by 'some countries' that violate WTO rules, referencing Trump's trade policies.
- •He Lifeng called for upholding multilateralism and promoting a more just and equitable international economic and trade order.
Why It Matters: China's Vice Premier warned against unilateralism and a 'law of the jungle' approach, implicitly criticizing Trump.
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