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Korea-Japan-China industry ministers agree to resume talks on free trade agreement
The economic and trade ministers of Korea, China, and Japan have agreed to resume negotiations for the Korea-China-Japan Free Trade Agreement.
Trump's threat to free trade brings China, Japan, South Korea closer
Chinese Foreign Minister pressed for an early restart of free trade talks between Japan, China and South Korea. He also reiterated China's interest in joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
China and Switzerland hold negotiations on upgrading FTA in Beijing
China and Switzerland have commenced the first round of negotiations to upgrade their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Beijing, focusing on various areas such as trade in goods and services, investment, and e-commerce.
Does Trump's return spell the end of free trade?
Donald Trump’s return to power and his fresh round of tariffs have sent further shockwaves through the neoliberal order that has shaped global trade since the 1990s. So does this mark the death of free trade?
Hong Kong accelerates integration into national development as CEPA enters new stage
The mainland and Hong Kong signed CEPA in 2003. CEPA has now been upgraded to a comprehensive and modern free trade agreement and has brought significant economic benefits to Hong Kong.
China pledges to support customs autonomy as free trade pact expands
Hong Kong and the mainland signed the Second Agreement Concerning Amendment to the CEPA Agreement on Trade in Services last October, which takes effect on March 1.
Trump says new China trade deal ‘possible’ despite tensions
US President Donald Trump said it would be possible to reach a fresh trade deal with China, signaling he is open to heading off a brewing trade fight between Washington and Beijing.
Taiwan pushes for trade agreement with Japan
Taiwan’s foreign ministry is pushing Japan to initiate discussions on a bilateral trade deal.
Senate committee terms FTAs with China, Sri Lanka ‘disastrous’ for Pakistan
Lawmakers criticize poor trade negotiations, call for review of barter trade with Iran.
China to propose restoring 2020 'Phase 1' trade deal with US, WSJ reports
La Chine prépare une proposition pour entamer des négociations avec les États-Unis, après que M. Trump a imposé un tarif de 10 % sur les marchandises en provenance de Pékin, ont indiqué des sources.