US' interest is in open trade and peaceful ties with China, not in protectionism - Jeffrey Sachs

Jeffrey David Sachs, an American economist and public policy analyst, currently serves as a professor at Columbia University and is the former director of The Earth Institute. Additionally, he holds the position of President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Sachs is renowned for his contributions to sustainable development, economic development, and poverty alleviation efforts. In discussions with our correspondent, he addresses various topics including China-US tensions, China's economy, and the Belt and Road Initiative.