# China-Switzerland trade accord bucks global protectionist trend

https://mins.news/en/item/121815

- Reuters, 2026-10-30 03:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-trade-accord-with-swiss-bucks-wider-trend-towards-protectionism-2026-10-29/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae4084e27f3420001c8e5e4

> Chinese President Xi Jinping and Swiss counterpart Guy Parmelin are set to mark one of the most favourable trade deals Beijing has granted a European country when they meet on Friday, defying a broader global move toward protectionism.

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