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Panama plays US off against China in FTA talks, but has limited hand
20-Oct-2022 Dialogo Chino
Panama’s decision to restart negotiations towards a free trade agreement with China appear to be an attempt to pressure the US’ own trade agenda.
Singapore backs China’s entry into CPTPP, acknowledges lack of consensus
19-Oct-2022 La Prensa Latina
China would need to fulfill the requirements the pact’s requirements, conditions and obligations, a process which Canberra has been wary of for different reasons, such as Beijing imposing a series of measures including tariffs on Australian products.
Australia sees ’no prospect’ of China being accepted into CPTPP
13-Oct-2022 Nikkei Asia
Australia’s trade minister remains concerned about China’s application to join one of the world’s biggest multilateral free trade agreements due to festering disputes between the two countries.
Sri Lanka ‘in a hurry’ to resume China free-trade deal talks to get ‘back on the radar’ after recent unrest
3-Oct-2022 SCMP
Talks between Beijing and Colombo over a free-trade agreement that began in 2014 have resumed, according to Sri Lankan ambassador to China, Palitha Kohona.
Despite Chinese pressure, Sri Lanka wary of entering into free trade agreement
29-Sep-2022 ANI
The ongoing economic crisis and challenges of penetrating the Chinese market are making Sri Lanka cautious about concluding a Free Trade Agreement with China, despite pressure.
UK wants closer ties with Indo-Pacific region - foreign minister
29-Sep-2022 Reuters
Britain is seeking to join the trans-Pacific trade pact known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, which removes 95% of tariffs between its 11 members.
Advancing the free trade agreement strategy
26-Sep-2022 The Star
China will advance its free trade agreement strategy to effectively connect domestic and foreign markets and relevant resources, in terms of “expanding scope, improving quality and raising efficiency”, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Belarus, China eager to sign free trade in services agreement
20-Sep-2022 Belta
Belarus and China are interested in signing an agreement on free trade in services and on making investments.
Iran eyes free trade with SCO member states
19-Sep-2022 Tehran Times
Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization said that President Ebrahim Raisi has stressed the need for establishing Free Trade Agreements with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Chinese firms skip over US tariffs by setting up shop in Mexico
15-Sep-2022 Bloomberg
Thanks to the country’s free-trade pact with the US and Canada, goods from Mexico can travel across the border duty-free, whereas one shipped to the US from China would be hit with a 25% tariff.
Trade agreement: Why India made a U-turn on free trade deals
25-Aug-2022 Yahoo
Increased collaboration between countries like India, Australia, Japan and the US reflect their growing anxiety over China’s control over supply chains and its ability to disrupt them.
Chinese premier calls for quick progress in follow-up FTA talks with Korea
25-Aug-2022 The Korea Times
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called for quick progress in follow-up free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Korea as he described the two countries as "inseparable" neighbors that should work together to defend supply chain stability.
China to implement negative list for cross-border trade in services
24-Aug-2022 China Daily
China will implement a negative list for cross-border trade in services, expand opening-up in the services sector and bolster digital trade to shore up economic growth, said government officials.
State of play in EU trade policy
23-Aug-2022 Euractiv
After a slow year, the EU’s free trade agenda is picking up speed under the Czech EU Council presidency. Nevertheless, more momentum still seems to be on the unilateral trade measures currently being negotiated in the bloc.
Taiwan should abolish the ECFA
22-Aug-2022 Taipei Times
With China threatening waves of economic sanctions, whether to continue with the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement or abolish it has once more become the subject of debate.
Ecuador to sign a free trade agreement with China this year
18-Aug-2022 Telesur
Ecuador’s Production, Trade, and Investments Minister Julio Jose Prado announced that the administration of President Guillermo Lasso seeks to achieve a free trade agreement (FTA) with China this year.
Uruguay-China FTA negotiations raise tensions over Mercosur’s future
29-Jul-2022 Dialogo Chino
The recent Mercosur summit revealed strains in the bloc. As Uruguay moves for a free trade agreement with China, other members discuss consequences and call for unity.
China, Nicaragua begin talks for FTA; textile trade may get boost
25-Jul-2022 Fibre2Fashion
China and Nicaragua are moving ahead for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) and have formally established a bilateral intergovernmental economic and trade cooperation mechanism.
China, S Korea made substantial progress for 2nd phase FTA talk: MOFCOM
22-Jul-2022 Global Times
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday that China and South Korea have made substantial progress in second-phase China-South Korea FTA talks.
Sri Lanka, China free trade agreement negotiations at a standstill
20-Jul-2022 The Print
A senior government spokesperson of Sri Lanka said that there has been no positive response from China for the proposed debt restructuring programme despite taking steps to hasten the free trade agreement (FTA).