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US wary of move for E Asian economic integration
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum's reported move to launch discussions on the creation of a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific region (FTAAP) reflects Washington's wariness of an initiative for East Asia's economic integration centering around the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
China, EU reach new consensus on economic cooperation
China and the European Union (EU) reached eight-point consensus and signed new agreements on further developing trade relations and enhancing IPR protection in Beijing Tuesday.
Trading freedom
India has good reasons to be apprehensive about a free trade agreement (FTA) with China, even as Beijing is more than eager.
Delhi divided over Chinese 'threat'
Ahead of Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to New Delhi this month, security concerns about firms from his country investing in India is turning into a touchy issue.
China mulls FTA talks with India
China is considering the possibility of establishing a free trade area (FTA) with India, a senior official with the Ministry of Commerce has said.
China, Africa set up new partnership, sign trade deals
China and Africa have signed trade deals worth 1.9 billion dollars on the final day of a historic summit that saw the Asian giant deepen economic and political ties with the resource-rich continent.
South Korea seeks free trade talks with EU, China next year: president
South Korea wants to open free trade talks with the European Union and China as soon as next year, President Roh Moo-Hyun said.
China, ASEAN move toward closer quarantine cooperation ahead FTA
China and ASEAN should set up a mechanism to facilitate the cooperation on inspection and quarantine against public health risks posed by tremendous people and goods flow after the formation of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA), experts and officials said Thursday.
China willing to have FTA discussion with Japan
China is willing to discuss with Japan the establishment of free trade area (FTA), said Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao on Thursday.
BCA lists its China goals
Australia's business leaders have outlined an ambitious set of goals for the free trade negotiations with China.