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Fiji to join Biden’s economic framework aimed at countering China
27-May-2022 Al Jazeera
Fiji will become the 14th country and first Pacific island nation to join the US’ economic framework, the White House announced, delivering a boost to Washington’s efforts to counter growing Chinese influence in the Asia Pacific.
EU to upgrade trade ties with Taiwan as China warns Brussels ‘not to gamble on this issue’
23-May-2022 South China Morning Post
The European Union will upgrade its trade and investment relations with Taiwan, as it looks to tap into Taipei’s “role as a hi-tech leader”, having earlier ditched the plan to avoid angering China.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is not an FTA: 5 things to know
20-May-2022 Nikkei Asia
Tailored pact seeks to counter China’s clout while protecting US workers.
The US kicks off neocolonialism via Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
20-May-2022 CGTN
The IPEF represents continuity between the colonialist past and neocolonialist present in the Indo-Pacific region.
Panama President aims to restart China trade talks immediately
20-May-2022 Bloomberg
Panama President Laurentino Cortizo said he intends to immediately restart negotiations with China over a free trade agreement, after conversations were put on hold during the pandemic.
What consequences will joining Biden’s IPEF have for S. Korea?
19-May-2022 Hankyoreh
The US-led economic framework is designed to reorganize supply chains around the US — possibly sowing the seeds of conflict with China.
Malaysia touts trade access as US Indo-Pacific plan only a ’good beginning’
16-May-2022 Reuters
Malaysia views US President Joe Biden’s proposed Indo-Pacific economic bloc as a welcome initiative but sees a bigger immediate opportunity in selling its access to a China-led trade pact.
‘Indo-Pacific Economic Framework’ not a blessing to Asia
16-May-2022 Khmer Times
IPEF is created to encourage regional economies to “decouple” from the Chinese market by leading them to alternative supply chains.
The FTA being put on hold worries the Chinese enterprises that intend to do businesses in Maldives
4-May-2022 Raajje
The fact that the China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement has not come into effect causes worries for the Chinese enterprises that intend to do businesses in Maldives, has stated the Chines Ambassador to Maldives.
Prime Minister proposes immediately initiating bilateral discussions on an FTA with China
26-Apr-2022 Colombo Page
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has suggested to the Cabinet that bilateral talks with China on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) be resumed immediately.
China makes signing FTA a condition for helping Sri Lanka
25-Apr-2022 NewsIn Asia
While China has empathy for Sri Lanka’s economic plight and is keen on helping it, there ought to be “an early start of the negotiation and signing of the Free Trade Agreement, so as to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation.
What is IPEF, and will it help the US counter China’s influence in the Asia-Pacific?
14-Apr-2022 South China Morning Post
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework seeks to establish trade rules and is widely seen as an effort by the US to counter China’s influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
India-Australia trade pact pushes back against ’panda in the room’
11-Apr-2022 Nikkei Asia
Both members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue along with the U.S. and Japan, look to manage difficult relations with China and promote a "free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific."
Israel-China free trade deal to be accelerated after foreign ministers call
7-Apr-2022 Ecns
Israel hopes that by the end of 2022, it will have free trade agreements with several nations, including China and India.
Upgraded China-New Zealand FTA formally takes effective
7-Apr-2022 Global Times
China formally implemented the upgraded China and New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) on Thursday in a move to promote deeper cooperation between the two sides.
China to cut paper and wood tariffs from New Zealand from April 7
4-Apr-2022 Reuters
China will implement an upgrade to the free trade agreement between Beijing and Wellington to eliminate tariffs of 12 wood and paper products imported from New Zealand.
Chinese companies exploit Indonesia’s natural resources under BRI Initiative
29-Mar-2022 ANI
The operations of Chinese companies under the Belt and Road Initiative in Indonesia have become a hazard for the country’s environment, disturbing its ecological equilibrium resulting into population displacement.
Govt. to revisit proposed FTA with China
17-Mar-2022 Daily Mirror
The balance of trade between the Srilanka and China has been heavily in favour of China. the Srilanka government has decided to revisit the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with China.
China – Sri Lanka FTA to be fast-tracked
14-Mar-2022 News 1st
The Cabinet Sub Committee on China agreed to fast-track the possible next steps in consultation with the relevant stakeholders at the earliest.
Pakistan, China may renegotiate FTA benefits
10-Mar-2022 The Express Tribune
Islamabad wants more concessions exclusive to its products.