China


Ministry preps mini-FTA with Shenzhen
The Thailand Commerce Ministry clinched a memorandum of understanding to form a deeper trade partnership through a mini-free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with Shenzhen in China.
China pushes for resurrection of EU investment deal
China has stepped up lobbying of European Union decision-makers to revive a planned investment deal in its latest effort to improve ties with the Brussels-based bloc, but big hurdles remain to put the accord back on track.
China, Ecuador conclude FTA negotiation; both sides will strive to sign the deal as soon as possible: MOFCOM
China has concluded free trade agreement (FTA) negotiation with Ecuador, and the two sides will continue following works involving legal document review, translation, and implement domestic procedures needed by each country to sign the FTA as soon as possible.
China to accelerate negotiations on version 3.0 of China-ASEAN FTA
China will accelerate the negotiations on version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN free trade agreement, and make new contributions to the establishment of the China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership.
Cautious China approves GMO alfalfa import after decade-long wait
Beijing promised to speed up access to its market under the Phase 1 trade deal concluded with the United States in 2020.
China’s South America free-trade deal to have ‘clear impact’, but may irk US by seeking opportunities in its ‘backyard’
The election of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as president of Brazil has raised the possibility of a free-trade deal between China and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur).
China willing to accelerate FTA talks with Nicaragua: senior official
China is willing to accelerate comprehensive FTA negotiations with Nicaragua, promoting bilateral development in deepening mutually beneficial cooperation.
China-ASEAN negotiations enter next round
The first round of consultations on the 3.0 version of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area negotiations was launched between China and the bloc, according to China's Ministry of Commerce.
Why a China-GCC free trade agreement might be a game changer
It would open up opportunities in sectors such as renewables, technology, manufacturing and tourism, analysts say.
China-Gulf states free trade pact high on agenda
Foreign Minister Qin Gang called for a China-Gulf free trade zone to be established as soon as possible in a telephone conversation with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.