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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.