The US has been accused of pursuing
unilateralism in its foreign policy, especially after withdrawing from several international treaties.
美国被指责在其外交政策中推行单边主义，特别是在退出多个国际条约之后。
Unilateral action by one country can lead to tension and instability in the international community.
一个国家的单方面行动可能会导致国际社会的紧张和不稳定。
The EU emphasizes multilateralism over
unilateralism in resolving global issues.
欧盟在解决全球问题上强调多边主义而非单边主义。
Some critics argue that Trump's America First policy is a form of economic
unilateralism.
一些批评者认为特朗普的“美国优先”政策是一种经济单边主义的表现。
The decision to impose tariffs on imports without consulting trading partners is an example of
unilateralism.
在未咨询贸易伙伴的情况下决定对进口商品征收关税是单边主义的一个例子。
China has repeatedly expressed its commitment to opposing
unilateralism and protectionism.
中国已多次表示反对单边主义和保护主义的立场。
In contrast to
unilateralism, the United Nations advocates for collective security and cooperation among member states.
与单边主义相反，联合国倡导成员国之间的集体安全与合作。
The nation decided to withdraw from the climate agreement unilaterally, drawing widespread criticism from the international community.
该国单方面宣布退出气候协议，遭到国际社会的广泛批评。
Many experts warn against the dangers of unchecked
unilateralism in the nuclear disarmament process.
许多专家警告称，在核裁军过程中不受约束的单边主义具有很大风险。
In response to the perceived
unilateralism of some major powers, smaller countries have strengthened their alliances and cooperation.
针对某些大国被认为采取的单边主义行为，小国加强了彼此间的联盟与合作。
Despite facing geopolitical risks, rising unilateralism and protectionism, and strengthened requirements for compliance management this year, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China will continue to promote international operations, a senior executive of the bank said on Friday.
中国工商银行一位高管周五表示，尽管今年面临地缘政治风险、单边主义和保护主义抬头以及合规管理要求加强，但该行仍将继续推进国际业务。
"With the slowdown in growth for major economies and the rise of protectionism and unilateralism, the environment for outbound investments will become more difficult for sovereign wealth funds like the CIC, whose overseas investments will also face greater legal, compliance and safety risks due to increasing political interference and tighter restrictions, Peng said.
Describing the opening as "a vote of confidence"in the bright future of Sino-British financial cooperation and a further testament to China's continuing reform and opening-up, he said: "The opening proves that despite the challenges of protectionism and unilateralism, China will not close the door, instead, China will open its door even wider to the world.
Yi Xiaozhun, former deputy director-general of the WTO, said economic globalization has faced strong headwinds in recent years as major developed economies are turning away from traditional trade liberalization toward unilateralism and trade protectionism.
The world is seeing a rise in unilateralism and protectionism, and some countries are seeking "decoupling" under the pretext of "de-risking".
Multilateral trading system to combat unilateralism, protectionism in focusAll countries should promote the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core, given multiple challenges like geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism and climate change, government officials and experts said on Monday.
Ling Ji, vice-minister of commerce and China's deputy international trade representative, stressed that efforts to promote openness and the multilateral trading system are needed as unilateralism and protectionism have been on the rise in recent years.
China will always stand on the right side of history, follow the logic of progress of the times, firmly oppose unilateralism and protectionism, resolutely uphold the authority and effectiveness of the multilateral trading system, fully and deeply participate in the reform of the WTO and promote the early entry into force of the Investment Facilitation for Development agreement, he stressed.
Sun Shangwu, deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily, noted that the world still faces rising protectionism, unilateralism and hegemonism, while decoupling, supply chain disruption and de-risking remain prevalent.
Amid growing anti-globalization sentiment, rising unilateralism and increasing protectionism — coupled with the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and intensifying geopolitical tensions — global trade is currently facing headwinds, said Zhou Mi, a senior researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.
That seemed poignant because the expo also served as a reminder that when unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, events like this have the power to not only promote win-win cooperation, but shape a new collective identity for people as global citizens.
"The China-ASEAN partnership is a great example of strengthening multilateral cooperation without leaning toward protectionism, unilateralism or economic nationalism, the officials said.
China has taken note of the WTO panel finding and is studying the report, and will follow up on it in accordance with WTO rules, the official said, adding that the case is rooted in the unilateralism and protectionism acts of the US.
During the past four years, there has been a rise in the tide of anti-globalization, accompanied by evident increases in unilateralism and protectionism.
Rising unilateralism, protectionism and de-globalization harm the environment for international businesses and partnerships.
Unilateralism, protectionism and de-globalization are on the rise.
Joint efforts should be made to reject unilateralism, protectionism, bullying, economic coercion, acts of decoupling and severing supply chains to keep global industrial and supply chains stable and promote the recovery and development of the world economy, she said.
As the world grapples with rising geopolitical tensions, increasing protectionism and unilateralism, and disruptions to industrial and supply chains, the trade pact — an open and inclusive cooperation system — will serve as a solid path toward mutual benefits, they added.
There has also been rising unilateralism and a sentiment of anti-globalization, which profoundly affected geopolitical trends.
Additional tariffs imposed under Section 301 constitute unilateralism and trade protectionism, and they have severely disrupted bilateral trade and destabilized global industrial and supply chains, Shu told a news conference.
Fast-growing unilateralism and protectionism have led to backlash against economic globalization.
Under the pretext of maintaining international order and national security, the US is resorting to unilateralism and protectionism, suppressing companies and institutions from China and other countries, and disrupting normal business exchanges between other countries, the spokesperson said.
The US report uses its own definition of "market economy" to judge other WTO members, lacks legal and factual basis and shows the country's unilateralism and bullying behavior, the ministry said in an online statement.
Over the past few decades, the country has opened its door wider to the outside world and opposed unilateralism and protectionism.
"Amid the severe impact of the pandemic on the global economy and the upsurge of unilateralism and protectionism, joint building of the largest free trade zone in the world requires dedication and a sense of duty among young people in the region as well as efforts to inspire their dynamism, creativity and influence," Chi said.
The United States' unilateralism and protectionism in trade have deviated from the multilateral trading system, violated economic laws and market rules, and affected the stability of global industrial and supply chains, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Saturday.
"Widely opposed by its trading partners, the US move, as a matter of fact, was out of unilateralism.
is a great victory against unilateralism, and can also be viewed as a special review on the abuse of national security provision of WTO rules," she said.
The actions pursue unilateralism and protectionism, and severely damage the rules-based multilateral trading system, the spokesperson said.
Since 2018, the US has selectively imposed additional tariffs on steel and aluminum products from some WTO members under the so-called national security concerns, which, as a matter of fact, is an action pursuing unilateralism and protectionism, and severely damages the ruled-based multilateral trading system, the spokesperson said.
The US deeds are not only opposed by many WTO members, but also are widely criticized within the US, the spokesperson said, adding what happened have showed that security exception clause is not a safe bet for unilateralism and protectionism.
As economic globalization is facing adverse trends and global economic recovery is weak, the Ministry of Commerce stressed that China is ready to work with other members to implement the outcomes of the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference, fully and deeply participate in the WTO reform negotiations, and oppose unilateralism and protectionism.
The highlights in the report not only demonstrate China's unswerving determination to expand high-level opening-up, pointing out the direction and clarifying the path for the development of China's foreign trade in the next five years or even longer, but also reveal that under the current international background of unilateralism and anti-globalization sentiments, China will continue to deeply integrate into the world economy through its own opening-up policy and promote an economic globalization that is more open, inclusive, balanced, win-win and beneficial to all.
Xie Fuzhan, a member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, or CASS, said the risks of global economic operations are accumulating amid the lower-than-expected pace of global economic growth, the slowdown in global trade, limited policy tools for many countries to deal with an economic downturn, and some countries' adoption of unilateralism and protectionism that disrupt global economic governance.
Parties concerned should strengthen policy and development plan coordination, to oppose unilateralism and protectionism, and avoid adopting discriminatory policies and measures that could distort global investment, industrial chains and supply chains, Wang said.
Shu also said the world economy is facing multiple challenges as unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise and the global consensus on opening-up has been weakened.
While protectionism and unilateralism are on the rise, international trade and investment activities have sharply declined.
"Kin Phea, director-general of the International Relations Institute of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, said the RCEP is instrumental in subverting creeping unilateralism because it pulls all bilateral free trade agreements into one economic sphere, under one blanket trade ruling.
"In firm opposition to the ban, the spokesperson said the United States is practicing unilateralism, protectionism and bullying in the name of "human rights," which seriously undermines market principles and violates the rules of the World Trade Organization.
Since economic globalization has encountered headwinds, unilateralism and protectionism have been on the rise in recent years.
"RCEP is instrumental in subverting creeping unilateralism because it pulls all bilateral free trade agreements into one economic sphere, under one blanket trade ruling," Phea added.
He called for expanding openness and cooperation, firmly opposing unilateralism and trade protectionism, eliminating discriminatory and exclusive practices, and jointly promoting sustained, sound and high-quality development of SMEs in the Asia-Pacific region.
The United States should not resort to unilateralism and protectionism in the name of new trade policies and practices, said Shu, adding that cooperation is the only right choice considering the huge common interests shared by China and the United States.
Instead, it is based on unilateralism and trade protectionism, ignores China's tremendous achievements in implementing its WTO commitments, and denies China's important contributions to the multilateral trading system and the world economy, an official with the ministry said.
We believe, as a member of the World Trade Organization, that the US is obliged to abide by WTO rules, instead of creating a new set under the name of pursuing new strategies to practice unilateralism, protectionism, and bullying," he said.
Cambodian government chief spokesman Phay Siphan said China has been unwaveringly upholding multilateralism and free trade and opposing unilateralism and protectionism.
- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), taking effect on Saturday, shines rays of hope through the dark clouds of unilateralism and protectionism.
Ignoring facts and under the pretext of "human rights," the US side has been resorting to unilateralism, protectionism and bullying, seriously undermining market principles, violating the rules of the World Trade Organization, seriously harming the vital interests of businesses and consumers in China and the United States, and undermining the stability of global industrial and supply chains and global economic recovery, the statement said.
Analysts said the restrictions by the US are a reflection of its disregard for international cooperation and a further plunge into unilateralism.
However, Chinese foreign trade enterprises are faced with multiple challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, unilateralism and protectionism rise worldwide, global inflation climbs and restructuring in international industrial and supply chains accelerates, experts said.
Over the years, China has been actively advocating global free trade, preserved WTO trade rules, and championed multilateralism against the headwinds of unilateralism and protectionism.
"Recently, the impact of the pandemic has fueled the rise of unilateralism, international conflict in trade and the polarization between the rich and the poor.
The president called on the international community to stay on top of the prevailing trend of economic globalization, and support countries around the world in opening up wider while rejecting unilateralism and protectionism.
"The expo upheld the banner against trade protectionism and unilateralism, and injected confidence and vigor into the recovery of the world's economy," he added.
When asked to comment on US media reports that the US government is considering an investigation that could lead to a new round of tariffs on Chinese goods, Shu said China believes that unilateralism and trade protectionism are never good for China, the US or the global economic recovery.
Addressing a seminar during the 21st China International Fair for Investment and Trade, held from Sept 8 to 11 in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, the official reiterated unilateralism and trade protectionism not only harm the interests of China and the US, but also undermine global economic recovery.
He said priorities for BRICS economies in the coming years will be stimulating strong economic growth, confronting macroeconomic shocks and financial volatility, supporting the multilateral trading system, and resisting emerging global uncertainty caused by factors like the rise of unilateralism and protectionist measures that run counter to the rules of the WTO.
Specifically, unilateralism and trade protectionism have created new challenges.
"China and Arab countries need to jointly safeguard free trade and the multilateral trading system, and oppose unilateralism and trade protectionism," he said.
As the global economy still faces many uncertainties such as unilateralism, the Chilean official urged APEC members to remain true to their fundamental belief that regional cooperation, open markets, integration, innovation and inclusive, secure and sustainable growth are key for regional development.
They also said members of the WTO, in the face of rising unilateralism and protectionism, should strengthen communication to achieve consensus step by step to advance necessary reform of the WTO, in order to safeguard the multilateral trading system and promote the building of an open world economy.
"Trade protectionism and unilateralism prevailed last year, and economic globalization has encountered major challenges.
Unilateralism and protectionism are the causes of the current WTO crisis, according to the ministry.
The country hopes that the EU will continue to support free trade and multilateralism, and work with China to jointly resist unilateralism and protectionism, as well as promote the early recovery of the world economy.
As far as the global investment policy is concerned, opposing protectionism and unilateralism, promoting the establishment of a fair, reasonable, transparent, and rule-based international economic and trading system, promoting the orderly flow of production factors, and efficient allocation of resources will remain key to success.
A world baffled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as protectionism and unilateralism, only puts this transition to the test.
In face of an ongoing pandemic, mounting protectionism and unilateralism, China has not stalled in its pursuit of opening-up, which has a positive spillover effect on the world economic recovery.
KUALA LUMPUR -- China has played a significant role in upholding the international trading system and opposing protectionism and unilateralism since the outbreak of COVID-19, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Monday.
"It then ensues that we must resist protectionism and unilateralism; allow for unimpeded flows of cross-border goods and services, and ensure minimal disruptions to regional and global supply chains," he said, pointing out that China had played a significant role in such regard.
"With China ushering in a new economic paradigm of dual circulation and the RCEP coming into fruition, it is widely perceived that the waning multilateral trading system under the onslaught of unilateralism and protectionism has been given a fresh shot in its arm," he said.
China and its partners' efforts to support free trade and the multilateral trading system will send a strong signal against unilateralism and protectionism, and have a positive effect on the global economy, said Ke Liangdong, vice-chairman of the Beijing-headquartered China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
Cambodian government chief spokesman Phay Siphan said China has been taking firm and steady steps to promote reform and opening-up despite global uncertainty caused by the pandemic, protectionism and unilateralism, adding that China's keeping to reform and opening-up is not only a boon to China itself, but also to the region, particularly to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the world.
"Against the backdrop of rising protectionism and unilateralism, China and ASEAN are compelled to deepening their economic integration and advancing inclusive, open, effective and rules-based multilateral system," he said.
"Protectionism, unilateralism, unfair economic sanctions on other countries, trade tariff barriers, and using trade as a weapon to intimidate or to subjugate sovereign states in the name of democracy and human rights are all malpractices," the professor said.
From the Foreign Investment Law to a shortened negative list for foreign investment, from more pilot programs for promotion of trade in services to the steadily eased financial market access, China's steps in pursuit of opening-up has never been stalled by mounting protectionism and unilateralism amid the pandemic.
The signing of the RCEP came at a time when unilateralism is on the rise in many parts of the world, said Ong, adding that the agreement will foster further regional cooperation and allow participating economies to jointly explore larger and more open markets, therefore contributing to post-pandemic recovery.
"Formed at a time when unilateralism temporarily prevailed, the pact represents a new collective voice by Asian and Pacific economies," Wang said on the sidelines of the fourth International Forum on the Belt and Road Initiative& Global Governance at Fudan University in Shanghai over the weekend.
The COVID-19, unilateralism and politicization of technology have brought challenges to economic development and innovation efforts in Asia.
Since the US government withdrew from the TPP in 2017, the practice of protectionism and unilateralism has brought huge risks, challenges and uncertainties to the global economy.
This highlights the willingness and conviction of many economies in the region to continue to confront the threats of protectionism and unilateralism in whatever form they may occur, said Shen Minghui, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Given the major role of BRICS countries in the global economy and trade, such a strategy will give fresh momentum to multilateralism and send a clear signal that the emerging powers are reinforcing their ties despite the existing challenges brought by unilateralism and protectionism, said Zhang Jianping, director-general of the Beijing-based China Center for Regional Economic Cooperation.
The signing of the RCEP is crucial and timely, said Ruan Zongze, executive vice president of the China Institute of International Studies, adding that the RCEP agreement represents a victory for multilateralism over unilateralism and free trade over protectionism.
CCCEU Chairwoman Zhou Lihong noted that the conclusion of the agreement offers an uplifting example of international economic cooperation affected by protectionism and unilateralism; and it also boosts confidence in global recovery of economies hit by recession amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
"It sends a strong signal against unilateralism and protectionism, strongly supports free trade and the multilateral trading system, and contributes to the formation of a positive effect on the global economy," said Wang, adding that it is expected to stimulate global economic recovery after the pandemic.
China always adheres to open innovation, firmly upholding multilateralism and opposing protectionism and unilateralism, he said, adding that China is willing to work together with other countries to promote international science and technology cooperation and share the achievements of technological innovation.
The country faces a complex external environment with rising unilateralism and protectionism, while weak links in the domestic economy like unbalanced development remain, Ning said.
The country faces a complex external environment with rising unilateralism and protectionism, while weak links in the domestic economy like the unbalance of development remain, Ning said.
Confronted with rising elements of trade protectionism and unilateralism, Gu said, the CIIE, as a state-level platform, also demonstrates China's adherence to globalization in favor of exchanges and win-win cooperation.
In this turbulent period, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated rising protectionism and unilateralism in economic globalization, which curtails international trade and investment dramatically.
Meanwhile, foreign direct investment continues to show a robust trend in China, reflecting the economy's enduring allure against a background of trade tensions, unilateralism, protectionism, deglobalization and gloom-and-doom economic forecasts.
Since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, the trends of unilateralism, trade protectionism and anti-globalization have risen.
The rise of unilateralism and protectionism has been impeding internationalization of corporates.
"Amid the rising tide of protectionism and unilateralism, China can promote awareness among other countries of the benefits of globalization, as long as it maintains relatively fast growth and keeps opening up the economy.
China consistently advocates for the reasonable and prudent use of trade remedy measures and firmly opposes unilateralism and protectionism through the misuse of such measures, he added.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin called on Tuesday for countries to stand up against the US' unilateralism and protectionism, saying the move bears on international justice and the stability of the international trade system.
"Facts prove that the security exception article is not a safe haven for unilateralism and protectionism," Wang said.
Against the backdrop of unilateralism and trade protectionism coupled with the pandemic, the country's consumer market continued to expand buoyed by scientific pandemic prevention and control measures," said Zhao Ping, deputy head of the Beijing-based Academy of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, underlining the top priority to stabilize the economic growth lies in maintaining the stable growth of consumption.
As many economies are seeking new ways to minimize the impact caused by unilateralism and protectionism, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group, the operator of the port, said it has been accelerating smart port construction to improve efficiency in its 19 port areas such as Beilun Port and Yangshan Port, and tapping the inland markets to seek new growth momentum so far this year.
He said importing fossil fuel not only increases uncertainties in energy supply, as many parts of the world are confronting trade unilateralism and protectionism, but greenhouse gas emissions and urban air quality issues also raise concerns about the nation's reliance on fossil fuel for transportation.
Fang Aiqing, a former vice-minister of commerce, said at the summit although some countries initiated trade protectionism and unilateralism, globalization trends and the development of the service trade are irreversible.
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