Tariff row: China warns against ‘law of jungle’ ahead of Trump–Xi meet; wants ‘free trade system’

Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned against rising unilateralism and protectionism in global trade at the ASEAN Summit, urging nations to support free trade. His remarks precede a crucial meeting between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where both leaders are expected to discuss easing ongoing trade disputes and averting further tariffs.