Malaysian PM urges ASEAN to learn from China, defends free trade

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (2nd R, rear) briefs reporters at a press conference on the sidelines of the General Debate of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 27, 2019. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries should follow China's example to boost the regional economy while voicing strong support for free trade. (Xinhua/Han Fang)