"Unilateralism and protectionism are the biggest obstacles and nemeses of regional integration," said Wu Hailong, president of China Public Diplomacy Association at the 2024 RCEP Media & Think Tank Forum on May 19.

He stated that some people used unilateralism and protectionism to suppress and restrain industries and products of countries that are more competitive than them. RCEP countries should speak out boldly, and dare to say "no" from the perspective of safeguarding the interests of this region.

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