ISDS Case Map
China
The Omani Undersecretary for Commerce and Industry met the Chinese Ambassador to discuss strengthening bilateral trade and investment, with a key focus on accelerating the GCC-China Free Trade Agreement to boost regional economic integration and market access.
These free-trade zones are export-oriented in nature, capitalizing on Morocco’s geographical position. Morocco seeks to be economically close to the EU while fostering strong relationships with the world’s greatest 21st century superpowers, China and the U.S.
China will not seek reciprocity in its latest trade agreement with South Africa, its ambassador said, as Beijing prepares to roll out an expanded zero-tariff policy for African nations from May 1.
Ghana is nearing a landmark trade agreement with China that could reshape bilateral commerce.
The proposed deal would grant zero-tariff access for key Ghanaian exports such as cocoa and cashew. The agreement is expected to be formally signed in the coming weeks.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced the 100% tariff-free trade agreement between China and Africa will come into effect from 1 May. The deal excludes Eswatini, the only African country maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
China will implement zero-tariff treatment for imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations from May 1, 2026, state media reported on Saturday, in a move that broadens Beijing’s preferential trade regime across the continent.
China sees an opening to turn President Donald Trump's tariffs to its advantage by reshaping global trade in ways that would insulate its $19 trillion economy from US pressure far into the future.
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison said its Panama Ports Company unit has started international arbitration proceedings against Panama after the country's top court annulled its licences to operate two Panama Canal ports
Brazil is considering pushing for a partial trade agreement between the Mercosur bloc and China for the first time, senior Brazilian government officials said, in what would be a major shift for Latin America's largest economy.
South Africa said on Friday that its trade minister had signed a framework economic partnership agreement on a visit to China, which it described as a step towards securing duty-free access to the Chinese market for South African exports.
