China


China and Europe make up after averting trade war
A successful EU-China investment agreement could pave the way for a wider free-trade accord in the future. But for now, there is friction, according to Reuters.
Huawei a key to Chinese trade talks
Chinese telecoms company Huawei is set to become a pawn in the controversial free trade agreement (FTA) review between China and Australia.
Entrepreneurs, former officials call for resuming China-US investment treaty talks
Chinese and American business leaders and former officials on Tuesday called for the China-US talks on signing a bilateral trade and investment treaty to be resumed.
China worried about Ecuador move to end bilateral investment treaties
Ecuador's decision to end bilateral investment treaties with all countries and take disputes to a new regional arbitration body has raised concerns among Chinese investors.
Divisions grow in govt over farm buyouts
Divisions within the Australian government over foreign ownership of farmland appear to be deepening, with Labor accusing the coalition of speaking with two heads about Chinese investment.
Australia: All eyes on China FTA
Ongoing regulatory uncertainty and political friction towards investment in Australian agribusiness by foreign state-owned entities could jeopardise plans to conclude Australia’s stalled free trade agreement (FTA) with China over the next year.
China’s FTA rush
China’s external engagement policies are showing marked changes under the new leadership. This is evident from the proactive moves being taken for getting involved in various important regional economic agreements.
Sri Lanka: Chinese FTA evokes mixed reactions
The proposed free trade agreement between Sri Lanka and China, which is slated to be inked this November ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, is a ‘wakeup call’ for the country’s exporters, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce says
Chinese investors flock to Vietnam to wait for TPP
Three years ago, Chinese businessmen, when asked if they would make investment in Vietnam, all said “no.” However, they have changed their mind.
China's interest grows in joining an Asia-Pacific trade deal
China's tnterest in eventually joining an Asia-Pacific trade agreement is growing considerably, US business officials say.