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China opposes India-Taiwan trade ties
21-Oct-2020 The Hindu
China asked India to approach ties with Taiwan “prudently and properly” and said it would “firmly oppose” any official exchanges between New Delhi and Taipei.
Nepal-China agreements are stuck
20-Oct-2020 Nepali Times
After the 2015 Indian blockade, the Nepal government tried to diversify trade and access to the sea through China. But five years later, inertia and disinterest in Kathmandu have stalled a raft of bilateral agreements signed with the northern neighbour.
Australia says it’s ready to talk to China about their trade dispute
19-Oct-2020 CNBC
Australia wants dialogue with China to resolve their trade dispute and clear up any misunderstandings with its largest trading partner, Australian agriculture minister David Littleproud told CNBC Friday.
Pakistan: China’s ’involvement’ in deep sea fishing angers local fishermen
14-Oct-2020 DW
Fishermen’s associations claim that Chinese trawlers have docked at a Karachi port, allegedly for the purpose of deep sea fishing. They fear that Chinese companies are slowly taking over Pakistan’s fishing sector.
China and Cambodia sign FTA on heels of EU sanctions
13-Oct-2020 Nikkei Asia
China and Cambodia on Monday signed a free trade agreement at a ceremony in Phnom Penh attended by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
How China came to champion free trade
12-Oct-2020 Asia Times
The Chinese government has been strengthening legal protection of intellectual property for many years – for China’s own benefit, not to keep the Americans or anyone else happy. So how much has been accomplished, how much remains to be done, and why?
China and Sri Lanka to resume FTA talks and work on Hambantota industrial zone
12-Oct-2020 MENAFN
China and Sri Lanka are to resume talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and expedite work on the proposed Hambantota industrial zone.
Third round of South Korea FTA negotiations concludes
12-Oct-2020 Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia and South Korea have productively concluded the third round of negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), which is expected to boost bilateral trade and investment once it enters into force.
State to review FTA with China before implementation: Minister Fayyaz
12-Oct-2020 The Edition
Maldives Minister of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail, asserted the incumbent administrations intention to review the free trade agreement signed with China during the presidency of Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.
China’s Wang Yi to ink free trade agreement today
12-Oct-2020 Khmer Times
The Free Trade Agreement between Cambodia and China will be signed during a two-day state visit by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Phnom Penh today, according to an official announcement on Saturday.
Ex-pres did not wish to implement China-Maldives FTA, claims Nasheed
7-Oct-2020 Avas
Former President of the Maldives, and Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed has stated that former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom did not want to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Maldives and China.
Merkel announced EU plans to speed up dialogue with China on investment agreement
2-Oct-2020 Pledge Times
The European Union wants to speed up negotiations with China on an investment protection agreement, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Taiwan trade deal on Trump administration’s radar, lawmaker says
1-Oct-2020 Reuters
A group of Republican lawmakers seeking to counter national security and economic threats from China is calling for the United States to open trade talks with Taiwan.
Norway tries to seal FTA with China this year, but complications abound
1-Oct-2020 Seafood Source
There’s speculation in Beijing diplomatic circles this month as to whether China will sign a free trade deal with Norway this year.
US-China trade: soybeans, corn and cars surge, but Beijing still not close to meeting demands of deal
29-Sep-2020 South China Morning Post
Despite the spending spree during the summer months, China is nowhere near meeting the overall targets set out in the phase one trade deal.
The more the merrier in Indo-Pacific
29-Sep-2020 Bangkok Post
As of last week, there are at least 8 distinctive cooperative frameworks relating to the Indo-Pacific region, which reflects the region’s growing economic and strategic importance within the rapidly-changing international stage.
Mining companies stand to win from Peru-China FTA that neglects environment
28-Sep-2020 Dialogo Chino
Ten years after the entry into force of the Peru-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officials from both countries are in stuck a slow renegotiation process in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chinese business wants less EU red tape
25-Sep-2020 Euractiv
The Chinese business community in Europe would like to see less ‘red tape’ and regulatory barriers for its firms on the bloc, but is also open to the idea of offering further opportunities for EU business in China.
China, New Zealand agree to upgrade FTA: MOFCOM
25-Sep-2020 CGTN
China and New Zealand agreed to promote cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and move forward the bilateral efforts on upgrading the free trade agreement (FTA).
Can Cambodia fill the gap left by EU sanctions with China FTA?
22-Sep-2020 Nikkei Asian Review
As China’s hard-handed diplomacy deepens its rifts with not only the U.S. and Australia, but also a previously friendly Europe, Cambodia has drawn attention as an example of how smaller countries can navigate the growing global divide.