ISDS Case Map
China
South Korean Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong on Thursday denied a report that the Seoul government rejected China's proposal to sign a free trade agreement last year after the United States expressed concerns over Beijing's huge presence in Northeast Asia.
A South Korean trade official, who participated in the recent free trade negotiations with Washington, said that Seoul was not in a position to play the "China card" in its negotiations with the United States for fear of causing unnecessary backlash from Washington, referring to the negotiation leverage that might be gained by first signing a free trade pact with China.
Federal Labor Leader Kim Beazley has urged caution in negotiating a free trade agreement with China, as federal cabinet shows signs of a split over parts of the proposed deal.
Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer says Australia does not want to disrupt investment plans in the automotive and clothing industries through its free trade negotiations with China.
A free trade agreement (FTA) between Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) and China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia and India (East Asia FTA) is possible in the next 10 years, Asean secretary-general, Ong Keng Yong, said Tuesday.
Security concerns over investments from China is impacting the proposed Bilateral Investment Promotion Agreement with Beijing. North Block's proposal to amend the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) is stuck, delaying the signing of the agreement.
Free trade negotiations between China and Australia are sensitive for both countries, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said amid reports the cabinet is split over whether to abandon tariffs protecting Australia's clothing and motor vehicle industries.
Separate trade agreements will allow China to cherry-pick the deals it wants.
The U.S. has bluntly warned the pro-independence government of President Chen Shui-bian that it will not negotiate a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Taiwan unless the island opens san-tong (three direct transport links) with the mainland, the island's biggest export market.
A free trade deal between Australia and Japan could be a multi-billion dollar bonanza for both countries, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has suggested.
