3-Feb-2025
The Edge Malaysia
China's bid to join the CPTPP faces obstacles, primarily due to geopolitical considerations rather than purely economic ones. While China's economic clout makes its inclusion seem logical, some CPTPP members, influenced by the US, appear to be blocking China's entry to limit its influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
28-Jan-2025
The Economic Times
India is reconsidering its financial aid to the Maldives after the island nation implemented a free trade agreement with China, leading to potential revenue losses.