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EU dismisses David Cameron’s touted China free trade deal as ‘premature’
A European Union official poured cool water over UK Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to China in which he said he wants to lay the ground for a free trade deal between the Asian economic giant and the 28-member state bloc.
Cameron pushes EU free trade deal in China visit
British Prime Minister David Cameron met Chinese leaders on Monday as he called for the European Union to negotiate a free trade agreement with the world’s second-largest economy.
Scrapped EU-Ukraine trade deal is good news for China
A long-term beneficiary of Ukraine’s decision could prove to be China, who is investing heavily in Ukraine as a major source of energy and agricultural products
FTA talks with Seoul, Beijing start
Japan, China and South Korea began their third round of free trade talks in Tokyo on Tuesday, with a wide range of areas such as intellectual property and goods and services on the agenda.
Korea-China FTA: Latest round of talks includes liberalization of some farm products, noted controversies
The Korean government revealed its intention to open the agricultural sector during the first round of the so-called “second phase negotiations” for a free trade agreement between South Korea and China, showing its will to accelerate the FTA negotiation.
Broader access to investment 'key' in EU talks
The European Union sees broader access for investment in China as a key issue in negotiations on an agreement that will consolidate 27 bilateral pacts, the head of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China said.
Robb hopeful free trade deals can be made
The man tasked with finalising three major free trade agreements for Australia within 12 months says he's hopeful it can be done.
Stephen Harper says EU-style deal not possible with China
A sweeping trade deal similar to the tentative agreement Canada has with the European Union wouldn't be possible with China, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Friday.
China to negotiate upgraded FTA with ASEAN
China is ready to start talks with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) over an upgrade of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) at an early date, said Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang here on Friday.
Taiwan's services agreement with China triggers concerns
In recent weeks, opposition against the agreement has been getting stronger and louder in Taiwan.