Xi's Nordic stopover en route to US reveals shift in global trade focus

Wed, Apr 05, 2017 - 5:50 AM

Hong Kong

BEFORE his first meeting with Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping will stop over in Helsinki. More than just logistics, the Finnish trip reflects a fundamental shift in commercial and diplomatic ties.

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