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Justin Sun was appointed as WTO Ambassador by the Government of Grenada. He will be based in Geneva, Invezz learned from a press release. Justin Sun is a prominent personality in the crypto and blockchain sphere, best known as the founder of TRON (TRX/USD), one of the biggest and most popular blockchain platforms in the world.
Justin Sun has a passion for history and politics
Sun’s passion for making blockchain and financial technology accessible to everyone led to the establishment of the TRON ecosystem – that much we know. What not so many know is that he’s always been interested in history, socio-political issues, and international affairs, ever since he was a child. His curiosity in these areas led him to major in History at Peking University, where he graduated at the top of his class. He followed through with an M.A in Social Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Sun commented the appointment:
It is truly an honor to serve as the WTO ambassador for Grenada. I look forward to the opportunity to represent Grenada and work with WTO leadership to reinvigorate global trade in various ways, particularly the development of a robust digital economy internationally.
Appointment comes at uncertain times
Sun has been appointed WTO Ambassador at a time when the world continues to struggle with the Covid-19 pandemic. The WTO has predicted that the global trade decline will exceed the previous one, which came about in the wake of the 2008-09 global downturn. The pandemic is expected to drive merchandise trade down by at least 13% and up to 32%.
A breath of fresh air
Sun’s profound knowledge of the blockchain industry will be a breath of fresh air in the regional economy. Grenada is a key member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The pandemic-led travel industry shutdown hit Grenada and CARICOM the hardest.