It is 9 00am in singapore, 1 00am in london and 2 00am in the morning in the swiss resort of davos, where president xijinping has told a gathering of elites from across the world that china wants to be a champion of free trade and stability. Mr xi made no direct reference to donald trump, but his comments are in stark contrast to mr trumps America First vision. The chinese leader warned against a trade war with the us, saying there would be no winners. 0ur Economics editor kamal ahmed has this report. He arrived with full security detail. The president of china, here to speak to an eager audience of political and business leaders. Mr xi didnt actually mention President Elect donald j trump. He didnt need to. The message was clear. Translation pursuing protectionism is just like locking oneself in a dark room. While wind and rain may be kept outside, so are light and air. No one will emerge as a winner in a trade war. He also said that countries should redouble their commitment to the p
It is 9 00am in singapore, 1 00am in london and 2 00am in the morning in the swiss resort of davos, where president xijinping has told a gathering of elites from across the world that china wants to be a champion of free trade and stability. Mr xi made no direct reference to donald trump, but his comments are in stark contrast to mr trumps America First vision. The chinese leader warned against a trade war with the us, saying there would be no winners. 0ur Economics editor kamal ahmed has this report. He arrived with full security detail. The president of china, here to speak to an eager audience of political and business leaders. Mr xi didnt actually mention President Elect donald j trump. He didnt need to. The message was clear. Translation pursuing protectionism is just like locking oneself in a dark room. While wind and rain may be kept outside, so are light and air. No one will emerge as a winner in a trade war. He also said that countries should redouble their commitment to the p
Empire could face arrest over a major corruption scandal. And brexit means brexit, the pound surges after uk Prime Minister theresa may vows to quit the European Union. Good morning, welcome to Asia Business report, live from singapore, with me, mariko oi. The head of samsung, jy lee, has arrived at a south korean court and the judge will be deciding today whether he should be arrested over his alleged involvement in a major corruption scandal. For the latest, lets go live to kevin kim in seoul. Thank you forjoining us this morning. This is a huge deal, isnt it . But when are we expecting the outcome, and are there any hints what the judge might decide . Well, we will probably be hearing the results later tonight, or possibly even tomorrow. Jy lee, the head of samsung, was tomorrow. Jy lee, the head of samsung , was seen tomorrow. Jy lee, the head of samsung, was seen arriving in court with a grim faced, and thejudge will soon be hearing the arguments. Prosecutors believe samsung has c
Man but know the shape of his cabinet is emerging. The latest is this man scott pruitt. He is mr trumps pick to become secretary of the Environmental Protection agency. Democrats boycotted his Committee Vote today only for the republicans to suspend the rules and force him through without their presence. Hell now go before the entire senate for a final vote. Anthony zurcherjoins us from the washington newsroom. Why was he so controversial . As a State Attorney he filed lawsuits against the agency he has now been charged to head. Donald trump picking him to head the Environmental Protection agency which is tasked with enforcing environmental regulations. Environmentalists in particular are very angry. There are a number of other rows to come. I am thinking about the man who may be the chief law officer and the woman who may run all the state schools. Yes, he is expected to be Attorney General and the proposed Education Secretary has also got through the floor vote of all looked like she
Man but know the shape of his cabinet is emerging. The latest is this man scott pruitt. He is mr trumps pick to become secretary of the Environmental Protection agency. Democrats boycotted his Committee Vote today only for the republicans to suspend the rules and force him through without their presence. Hell now go before the entire senate for a final vote. Anthony zurcherjoins us from the washington newsroom. Why was he so controversial . As a State Attorney he filed lawsuits against the agency he has now been charged to head. Donald trump picking him to head the Environmental Protection agency which is tasked with enforcing environmental regulations. Environmentalists in particular are very angry. There are a number of other rows to come. I am thinking about the man who may be the chief law officer and the woman who may run all the state schools. Yes, he is expected to be Attorney General and the proposed Education Secretary has also got through the floor vote of all looked like she