Japan committed to enhance free, open, rules-based international order: Abe

In a veiled swipe at Beijing, Abe called for change at the World Trade Organization (WTO), especially its rules on government subsidies

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told political and business leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland, to renew trust in global trade, as he seeks avoid of repeat of last year’s tit-for-tat tariffs and trade tensions.
 
In a speech to the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, Abe cast himself as loyal defender of globalisation, saying two continent-spanning trade deals brokered by his government last year will benefit the world economy. “Japan is determined to preserve and committed to enhancing the free, open, and rules-based international order,” Abe said. “I call on all of you, ladies and gentlemen, to rebuild trust toward