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China pledges to support customs autonomy as free trade pact expands
Hong Kong and the mainland signed the Second Agreement Concerning Amendment to the CEPA Agreement on Trade in Services last October, which takes effect on March 1.
Trump says new China trade deal ‘possible’ despite tensions
US President Donald Trump said it would be possible to reach a fresh trade deal with China, signaling he is open to heading off a brewing trade fight between Washington and Beijing.
Taiwan pushes for trade agreement with Japan
Taiwan’s foreign ministry is pushing Japan to initiate discussions on a bilateral trade deal.
Senate committee terms FTAs with China, Sri Lanka ‘disastrous’ for Pakistan
Lawmakers criticize poor trade negotiations, call for review of barter trade with Iran.
China to propose restoring 2020 'Phase 1' trade deal with US, WSJ reports
La Chine prépare une proposition pour entamer des négociations avec les États-Unis, après que M. Trump a imposé un tarif de 10 % sur les marchandises en provenance de Pékin, ont indiqué des sources.
My Say: China’s CPTPP accession: Hidden hands blocking the Red Dragon?
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.
India reportedly unsettled over China-Maldives FTA
India worries about China-Maldives FTA potential impact on Maldives' financial stability and has hinted that this could influence India's future financial aid policy towards the island nation. This comes despite recent financial assistance from India to the Maldives.
India reviews support to Maldives as Male's China FTA comes into force
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.
Sri Lanka and China agree to fast track delayed FTA negotiations
Sri Lanka and China have agreed to resume efforts to finalize a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) after a six-year delay due to disagreements over tariff timelines, the percentage of tariff lines, and review periods.
Korea, China hold 10th round of FTA talks on investment, service
South Korea and China have resumed talks to expand their existing free trade agreement. The focus of the 10th round of negotiations is to include the service and investment sectors, building upon the initial FTA implemented in 2015.