APEC 'should take lead' in FTA talks

Beijing remains open to trade pacts that are inclusive, president says

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation mechanism should lead and coordinate the negotiations over free trade areas in the region, President Xi Jinping said, as several FTAs are competing for dominance.

Addressing the 21st economic leaders' meeting of the APEC in Bali, Indonesia, Xi also said Beijing is open to all trade arrangements as long as they are inclusive.