Trade With China: "Not A Zero-Sum Game"

Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent speaks with CNN's Poppy Harlow about his vision for free trade with China.

Jan 27, 2012

Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent speaks with CNN's Poppy Harlow about his vision for free trade with China.

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