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Updated free trade deal between Switzerland and China set for 2025
The enhanced free trade agreement between Switzerland and China is set to enter into force in 2025. This is the assumption of parliamentarian Thomas Aeschi, president of the EU-EFTA delegation.
Canada says North American free trade partners should be fully aligned on China
Canada thinks the members of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact have a chance to produce a fully aligned policy on China, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said.
Venezuela ratifies new bilateral investment treaty with China
This treaty marks a significant step in Venezuela's recent trend of executing BITs, particularly following its withdrawal from the ICSID Convention in 2012.
Taiwan and China’s applications to the CPTPP both put on hold
At the annual meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership’s executive committee in Vancouver, Canada, delegates put off making a decision regarding Taiwan and China’s applications.
New free trade agreement with China still 2025, according to Aeschi
The revised free trade agreement between Switzerland and China is due to come into force in 2025. This is the assumption of Thomas Aeschi, SVP National Councillor from Zug and President of the EU-Efta delegation.
Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts
Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America.
China will accelerate negotiations with DEPA members to strive for achievements at early date
China is actively pursuing its integration into global trade and economic frameworks. A recent ministerial meeting with DEPA members saw discussions on accelerating negotiations and exploring new avenues for digital economy cooperation. Simultaneously, China is making significant strides in its bid to join the CPTPP.
British Virgin Islands court grants Chinese firm right to seize Nigerian $25m assets
The ruling marks the latest in a string of losses Nigeria has suffered in foreign jurisdictions over the past years.
Peru and China to sign strengthened free trade agreement during Xi’s visit
Peru and China will sign an updated free-trade agreement during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to the Andean nation that would boost commerce by at least 50 per cent between the countries, Peru’s foreign minister said.
China invites Colombia to join Belt and Road Initiative, ‘exploring’ free-trade agreement
China has invited Colombia to join the Belt and Road Initiative and is “exploring the possibility of a free-trade agreement” with the South American country, Beijing’s ambassador to Bogota told local media.