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China says it’s evaluating possible trade talks with the US
2-May-2025 CNN
China has signaled a slight softening in its stance by stating it is "currently assessing" US proposals to start trade talks, potentially opening the door for negotiations amid ongoing tariff tensions. While Beijing insists that the US must show "genuine sincerity" by removing its unilateral tariffs first, it remains open to dialogue.
Top Chinese Minister to visit Sri Lanka in June; FTA talks likely
28-Apr-2025 economynext
Sri Lanka and China have agreed to work toward an early conclusion of a comprehensive free trade agreement, both countries said in a joint statement.
China, Switzerland to accelerate bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations
25-Apr-2025 China Daily
China and Switzerland have reiterated their willingness to accelerate negotiations on upgrading their bilateral Free Trade Agreement.
Trump floats cutting China tariffs ‘substantially’ in trade deal
23-Apr-2025 Fortune
President Donald Trump said he plans to be “very nice” to China in any trade talks and that tariffs will drop if the two countries can reach a deal, a sign he may be backing down from his tough stance on Beijing amid market volatility.
Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia
16-Apr-2025 ABC
China’s Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.”
Australia rejects China offer after Trump escalation, reopens free trade talks with EU
10-Apr-2025 The Sydney Morning Herald
The European Union’s top trade official is set to travel to Australia soon after the federal election to restart negotiations on an elusive free trade pact.
Korea-Japan-China industry ministers agree to resume talks on free trade agreement
31-Mar-2025 Business Korea
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
25-Mar-2025 Nikkei Asia
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
21-Mar-2025 Global Times
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?
14-Mar-2025 Attac France & bilaterals.org
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
3-Mar-2025 Xinhua
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
20-Feb-2025 The Standard
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
20-Feb-2025 Bloomberg
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
14-Feb-2025 Taiwan News
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
4-Feb-2025 Profit
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
4-Feb-2025 Reuters
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.
My Say: China’s CPTPP accession: Hidden hands blocking the Red Dragon?
3-Feb-2025 The Edge Malaysia
China’s bid to join the CPTPP faces obstacles, primarily due to geopolitical considerations rather than purely economic ones. While China’s economic clout makes its inclusion seem logical, some CPTPP members, influenced by the US, appear to be blocking China’s entry to limit its influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
India reportedly unsettled over China-Maldives FTA
3-Feb-2025 The Edition
India worries about China-Maldives FTA potential impact on Maldives’ financial stability and has hinted that this could influence India’s future financial aid policy towards the island nation. This comes despite recent financial assistance from India to the Maldives.
India reviews support to Maldives as Male’s China FTA comes into force
28-Jan-2025 The Economic Times
India is reconsidering its financial aid to the Maldives after the island nation implemented a free trade agreement with China, leading to potential revenue losses.
Sri Lanka and China agree to fast track delayed FTA negotiations
20-Jan-2025 Economy Next
Sri Lanka and China have agreed to resume efforts to finalize a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) after a six-year delay due to disagreements over tariff timelines, the percentage of tariff lines, and review periods.