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China will likely fail in its CPTPP bid — but it’s a ‘smart’ move against the US, say analysts
27-Sep-2021     CNBC
China will likely fail in its bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership — but its move to submit an application highlighted the lack of U.S. economic policy in Asia-Pacific, said analysts.
Pakistan seeks trade deals with Saudi, UAE, Oman - official says
27-Sep-2021     Reuters
Pakistan will pursue individual trade deals with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, a Pakistani official said on Sunday, as talks with the Gulf Cooperation Council remain stalled.
Taiwan applies to join TPP free trade pact on China's heels
23-Sep-2021     Kyodo News
Taiwan formally submitted an application to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal, the government said, just days after mainland China filed its bid for membership.
Unlocking a new era: India–UK Early Harvest Trade Deal
23-Sep-2021     ORF Online
India and the United Kingdom aim to launch the negotiations on a FTA, with both parties agreeing to an Early Harvest Agreement by March 2022, allowing both to establish selective gains in commodities and services.
Eyeing a deal by December, India & UAE to start FTA talks today
23-Sep-2021     Times of India
India and the UAE announced the launch of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) which New Delhi is seeking to prioritise talks for a free trade agreement.
China wants to join the trade pact once designed to counter it
22-Sep-2021     Foreign Policy
CPTPP members will have a robust discussion on China’s application. It’s hard to argue that Beijing’s trade regime will be in line anytime soon with CPTPP disciplines on state-owned enterprises, labor, digital trade, and intellectual property protection, among other concerns.
Senate approves draft laws on RCEP, bilateral FTA with China
22-Sep-2021     Phnom Penh Post
The senate on September 20 unanimously passed (38-0) two draft laws authorising the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement and the bilateral Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA).
Fighting for food sovereignty in Kenya and Uganda
20-Sep-2021     Water Savvy Solutions
Special podcast about the implications of free trade for African women, especially from a food sovereignty perspective.
Thailand plans to sign free trade deals with more Chinese provinces
20-Sep-2021     Pattaya Mail
The government aims to sign mini-Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with other provinces in China following strengthened partnerships from the first FTA with Hainan province in late August.
China's entry to CPTPP trade pact is closer than you think
20-Sep-2021     Nikkei Asia
China's entry to the CPTPP trade pact will not be easy, requiring the agreement of all existing members, including countries experiencing strained ties with Beijing such as Canada and Australia.