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China, Switzerland open talks on free trade agreement upgrade
China and Switzerland have started negotiations to upgrade their free trade agreement (FTA). Both countries aim to intensify consultations and quickly reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
Nigeria should audit her Bilateral Investment Treaties –Owonikoko
Why President Bola Tinubu should use diplomatic means to resolve the dispute, ANAYO EZUGWU brings the excerpts
Chinese premier calls for acceleration of FTA negotiation with GCC
Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on China and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to strengthen the alignment of their development strategies and speed up the free trade agreement negotiations process.
Mercosur-China trade talks must address imbalance, Paraguay says
South American trade bloc Mercosur would be willing to negotiate a trade agreement with China if it addresses the lopsided commerce between the two trading partners, Paraguay Foreign Minister said.
China, South Africa agree to seek balanced trade, more investments
South Africa seeks to reduce its trade deficit with China and promote more sustainable economic cooperation. China has expressed its willingness to support job creation and technology transfer in South Africa. Both countries aim to expand cooperation in renewable energy and facilitate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.
Hong Kong expands transshipment scope, reinforces status as key global trade hub
Such arrangements strengthen the logistics and transportation sectors, further reinforcing Hong Kong's role as an international logistics hub.
China to apply tariff rates agreed in FTA early harvest arrangement on certain imports from Honduras
On Sept. 1, 2024, China will apply tariff rates agreed in an early harvest arrangement for the bilateral free trade agreement signed with Honduras.
Criticism of the mandate for a new free trade agreement with China is being voiced
The Swiss National Council committee welcomes the Federal Council's approach to the negotiating mandate for a new free trade agreement with China. Binding regulations on the protection of human rights should not be part of the negotiations
How the treaty signed with China under OBJ got Nigeria’s jets seized, – ex-Presidential aide
Laolu Akande, former presidential aide, has shed light on the complexities and consequences of Nigeria’s bilateral investment treaty with China, which has led to significant legal challenges for the country.
China, Belarus to sign FTA
Belarus, which has been hit by Western sanctions over its support for Russia’s offensive in Ukraine, said it will sign a free trade deal with China for services and investment.