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As Trump kills the TPP, can China-backed RCEP fill the gap?
Experts say the RCEP can now be the centrepiece of 21st century free trade, a title they previously bestowed on the TPP.
Consensus still eludes China, Pakistan on FTA expansion
Pakistan Commerce Ministry has not yet decided to go for the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China
Canada-China FTA talks to begin in February 2017 could have massive implications on water use
China might see Canada as a source for bottled water. Canada could also be promoted as a country ready for China's water-intensive industries.
Trump and trade: Five things to watch
All eyes are turning to see whether Donald Trump will fulfill his promise to overhaul U.S. trade policy.
Trump moves: The face of economic and political uncertainty in Asia
States such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines, which used to lean toward the United States (US), may now be seeking to find more favor with the Chinese.
More FTA deals in 2017
China plans to seal free trade agreements with 40 percent of the countries and regions along the Belt and Road Initiative in 2017
India may offer China tariff removal on over 70% goods
India plans to take a longer period to eliminate tariff with China to give the domestic industry enough time to adjust to a trade deal with China
Norway, China normalize trade; resume free trade negotiations
Norway's government has announced that efforts to settle a free trade agreement have resumed.
One year later, Korea-China FTA has yet to bring significant changes
Although exports of Korean products that had their tariffs lowered thanks to the FTA gradually increased over the year, local industries have yet to take full advantage of the deal.
China refuses to give Pakistan more concessions on FTA
Official says Pakistan wanted deeper market access for 35 to 40 tariff lines.