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Top Chinese Minister to visit Sri Lanka in June; FTA talks likely
Sri Lanka and China have agreed to work toward an early conclusion of a comprehensive free trade agreement, both countries said in a joint statement.
China, Switzerland to accelerate bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations
China and Switzerland have reiterated their willingness to accelerate negotiations on upgrading their bilateral Free Trade Agreement.
Trump floats cutting China tariffs ‘substantially’ in trade deal
President Donald Trump said he plans to be “very nice” to China in any trade talks and that tariffs will drop if the two countries can reach a deal, a sign he may be backing down from his tough stance on Beijing amid market volatility.
Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia
China’s Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.”
Australia rejects China offer after Trump escalation, reopens free trade talks with EU
The European Union’s top trade official is set to travel to Australia soon after the federal election to restart negotiations on an elusive free trade pact.
Korea-Japan-China industry ministers agree to resume talks on free trade agreement
The economic and trade ministers of Korea, China, and Japan have agreed to resume negotiations for the Korea-China-Japan Free Trade Agreement.
Trump's threat to free trade brings China, Japan, South Korea closer
Chinese Foreign Minister pressed for an early restart of free trade talks between Japan, China and South Korea. He also reiterated China's interest in joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
China and Switzerland hold negotiations on upgrading FTA in Beijing
China and Switzerland have commenced the first round of negotiations to upgrade their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Beijing, focusing on various areas such as trade in goods and services, investment, and e-commerce.
Does Trump's return spell the end of free trade?
Donald Trump’s return to power and his fresh round of tariffs have sent further shockwaves through the neoliberal order that has shaped global trade since the 1990s. So does this mark the death of free trade?
Hong Kong accelerates integration into national development as CEPA enters new stage
The mainland and Hong Kong signed CEPA in 2003. CEPA has now been upgraded to a comprehensive and modern free trade agreement and has brought significant economic benefits to Hong Kong.