VP urges global teamwork, warns of protectionism

China's development cannot be separated from the rest of the world, and the world's development cannot be separated from China, Vice-President Wang Qishan said on Monday.

He also warned against protectionism in the name of national security when delivering a speech at the opening ceremony of the 8th World Peace Forum.

"The interests of all countries have been deeply intertwined and economic globalization is the main trend, even though there could be setbacks during the process," Wang said.