Trade wars disrupt the global economic order: China's Xi | East Asia Tonight (Apr 23)

Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterates that trade wars undermine the legitimate rights and interests of all countries, while his US counterpart Donald Trump says tariffs on Chinese imports will not be as high as the 145% that's been announced. Also on East Asia Tonight: Pope Francis' coffin arrives at Saint Peter's Basilica for three-day public viewing before funeral on Apr 26. And, the International Monetary Fund slashes its outlook for world growth for this year and the next.

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