China would not pursue the "free........>

CHINA PRESS: China would not pursue the "free trade champion" title, nor will it

make promises beyond its ability, but will continue its "opening up" strategy

and make further progress in expanding access to its market, an unidentified

researcher at the Ministry of Commerce said in an article published in the

official People's Daily on Tuesday. The article listed examples of western

countries' increased restrictions on mergers and acquisitions by foreign

companies, commenting that the measures are "protectionism." The researcher also

said the West and the East are pursuing different policies in terms of trade and

the economy and so investors and technology talents should come to China to

"give it a try." (People's Daily)