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NZ: Formal talks end on free trade with China
New Zealand Trade Minister Phil Goff says formal talks have now ended on a free trade deal with China. He says all outstanding issues have been resolved after 15 rounds of negotiations. Negotiators will now work their way through about 1000 pages of text before the deal goes to Cabinet for approval.
China signs new FTA agreement
China has signed a new free trade area (FTA) agreement, sources with the Ministry of Commerce disclosed but declined to elaborate.
No talks on FTA with China this year, says Nath
Indicating that a free trade agreement (FTA) with China is a long way off, commerce and industry minister Kamal Nath said on Wednesday that New Delhi and Beijing would not have any discussions on such a pact during 2008.
Chinese exports to India rising fast
India Inc may have got some ammunition to ward off a free trade agreement with China. A study has revealed a steep growth in major manufactured good imports from China.
FTA with China unlikely: Nath
India and China are expected to sign dozens of trade deals during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's three-day visit to China from January 13, but India is wary of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China.
Costa Rica, China begin talks on free trade
A Chinese business delegation is in Costa Rica to explore the possibilities of a bilateral free trade agreement. The feasibility study would take at least six months.
Mexico's shoemakers feel squeeze of globalization
Mexicans can't match the low wages and cheap production of China, and they can't keep up with the technology and productivity of the US and other industrialized economies.
Pacing the FTA with China
One of the objectives of Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's forthcoming visit to Beijing is to push for a free trade accord between India and China, preliminary work on which has begun.
Talks show China key player on world stage
Rcent bilateral talks with the major economies -- US, Japan and EU -- is solid proof of China's emergence as a key player in the global economy.
NZers raise concerns over free trade with China at global rights event
Christchurch supporters of the Human Rights Torch Relay are asking how New Zealand can consider a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China -- a regime facing allegations of large-scale genocide and organ harvesting.