Trade protectionism won't create growth: reports

Three separate economic reports have been released at the Boao Forum for Asia.

A screenshot of three economic reports released at the Boao Forum for Asia, April 8, 2018. [Photo: cctv.com]

The "Progress of Asian Economic Integration Annual Report 2018," "Development of Emerging Economies Annual Report 2018," and the "BFA Asian Competitiveness Annual Report 2018" suggest the overall economic situation in Asia has been improving.

The reports also suggest that trade protectionism will not be an impetus for individual country's economic growth rates.

The analysis argues trade restrictions will stifle the sustainability of economic development.