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Xi's message of openness clashes with reality at home
While Davos applauded Xi's call for open trade and investment, the elephant in the room was China's lack of regard for basic human rights.
Lisa Murray writes on news specialising in Asia, the world and trade. Based in Shanghai, Lisa has more than 15 years experience as a journalist, is a former media writer for The Sydney Morning Herald and has written for the Financial Times and AsiaMoney in Indonesia.
While Davos applauded Xi's call for open trade and investment, the elephant in the room was China's lack of regard for basic human rights.
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