At the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services, which concluded in Beijing on Monday, Joshua Wickerham, policy and outreach manager at the ISEAL Alliance, emphasized China’s potential leadership in global sustainability efforts.
During an interview with CGTN’s Lincoln Humphries, Wickerham remarked that China’s standards-setting initiatives “may play a key role in reshaping the global trade order.” He highlighted that China’s efforts are “leading the global sustainability drive,” positioning the country as a pivotal player in establishing sustainability standards worldwide.
The ISEAL Alliance is a global organization committed to improving the effectiveness of sustainability standards. Wickerham’s comments reflect a growing recognition of China’s influence in promoting sustainable practices and its potential impact on international trade.
As industries and governments worldwide increasingly prioritize sustainability, China’s development and implementation of robust standards could set new global benchmarks. The 2024 fair in Beijing served as a platform for discussions on trade innovation and sustainable development, gathering experts and leaders from various sectors.
Wickerham’s insights point to the importance of China’s role in shaping the future of global sustainability and trade. With continued focus on standards-setting, China may significantly influence sustainable practices and trade relations internationally.
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ISEAL Alliance: China's standards can lead global sustainability
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