“Free Trade Post-Pandemic: Globalisation in slow motion” Key Statements •The criticism towards multilateralism and the desire for isolationism has gained momentum in recent times. This will never represent a real solution -Mr. Peter Rimmele, Resident Representative to India of KAS
•We should not overestimate the current level of development in China. It has a very under-developed semi-conductor industry which is the lifeline of modern industries - Prof. Dr. Heribert Dieter, Berlin
•All decision-makers must work towards ensuring that the voices of the youth are being heard and accorded due importance Mr. Peter Rimmele, Resident Representative to India of KAS
• Pascal Lamy, former Director General of WTO in 2018 said "The state-led Chinese economy is the biggest issue for world trade.” Prof. Dr. Heribert Dieter, Berlin
• Instead of suggesting to exclude China out of Free Trade Agreements, won't it be better to include China, so that it is bound by the rules? -Prof. Amita Batra, Chairperson, Centre for South Asia Studies, JNU
• Economists are as uncertain about what is happening around now, as political scientists are-Prof. Rahul Tripathi, Economist and Head of Political Science, Goa University
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