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Calls for Australia to axe free trade deal with Hong Kong amid China crackdown
15-Jul-2020 ABC News
The Federal Government is facing calls to axe its free trade deal with Hong Kong after suspending Australia’s extradition agreement with the city.
Hong Kong-ASEAN FTA to enter into force for Indonesia: HK gov’t
5-Jun-2020 Xinhua Net
The part relating to Indonesia under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Investment Agreement (IA) between China’s Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will enter into force on July 4.
China halts some US farm imports, threatening trade deal
2-Jun-2020 Bloomberg
Chinese government officials told major state-run agricultural companies to pause purchases of some American farm goods including soybeans as Beijing evaluates the ongoing escalation of tensions with the US over Hong Kong.
US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt
27-May-2020 Bloomberg
Under the US-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, Washington agreed to treat Hong Kong as fully autonomous for trade and economic matters even after China took control.
Hong Kong-ASEAN free trade agreement, investment agreement to take effect for Philippines in May
31-Mar-2020 Xinhua
On trade in goods under the FTA, the Philippines will progressively eliminate and reduce customs duties on goods originating from Hong Kong. On trade in services, Hong Kong service providers will enjoy better business opportunities.
Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement commences
20-Jan-2020 Manufacturers’ Monthly
Australia - Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement entered into force on Friday, announced by Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Simon Birmingham.
HKSAR, Australia to put in force free trade, investment agreements in January
18-Dec-2019 Xinhua Net
The Free Trade Agreement and Investment Agreement signed between China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Australia in March will enter into force on Jan. 17, 2020.
Govt eyes Hong Kong free trade deal
2-Dec-2019 The Phuket News
Thailand plans to sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong, which will cover the service sector, including green finance and cyber security.
Somkid affirms interest in Hong Kong FTA talks
7-Nov-2019 Bangkok Post
Despite the ongoing protests, Thailand remains confident about the potential of Hong Kong and is negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement with the autonomous territory.
AFTINET fears that assurances sought by Labor will not prevent harmful impacts from Indonesia and other trade deals
21-Oct-2019 AFTINET
Organisations representing millions of Australians wrote to Labor MPs last week asking them to implement their policies against harmful proposals including special rights for foreign investors to sue governments for millions over domestic laws.
Trio of free-trade deals before parliament
16-Oct-2019 7 News
The Morrison government hopes to pass legislation cobbling together three free-trade deals within months. Draft legislation to lock in trade pacts with Indonesia, Hong Kong and Peru was introduced to parliament on Wednesday.
Australian red meat industry urges FTA ratification
10-Oct-2019 Queensland Country Life
The Australian red meat industry is calling on the government to ratify the free trade agreements with Indonesia and Hong Kong without delay.
Trade deals putting corporates before people and environment
10-Oct-2019 Scoop
Community groups representing millions say trade deals with Indonesia, Hong Kong and Peru put corporate rights before people and environment and urge Labor and cross-bench to oppose them.
Australia set to ratify controversial trade deal with Hong Kong
9-Oct-2019 The Sydney Morning Herald
Australia will ratify a controversial trade deal with Hong Kong despite growing concern over Chinese government control of the city and the brutal treatment of protesters demanding universal suffrage for its people.
On China, principles vs pragmatism
16-Sep-2019 The Interpreter
Australia needs to consider its moments to push human rights issues with its largest trading partner.
Hong Kong Australia free-trade deal pushes on despite political unrest
11-Sep-2019 SBS News
Australia’s Consul-General to Hong Kong says three months of protests haven’t derailed a free trade agreement, due to be signed by the end of the year.Australia’s Consul-General to Hong Kong says three months of protests haven’t derailed a free trade agreement, due to be signed by the end of the year.
HK unrest shouldn’t halt free trade agreement: Foreign Minister
9-Sep-2019 The Age
Australian Foreign Minister has urged the Hong Kong government to show a "commitment to negotiation" to end months of protests, as she welcomed its decision to withdraw an extradition bill that mobilised millions of opponents.
AFTINET joins Unions to rally against ratification of Hong Kong agreement
6-Sep-2019 AFTINET
AFTINET has joined with the ACTU, APHEDA and other Union and community groups to stand in solidarity with workers and pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.
Australia should delay free trade deal with Hong Kong, ACTU says
28-Aug-2019 The Guardian
Canberra must tread cautiously amid the political instability, the peak union body tells a parliamentary committee.
UAE, Hong Kong sign agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments
19-Jun-2019 WAM
The Ministry of Finance signed an agreement to encourage and protect investments between the UAE and the Hong Kong Government, as part of the ministry’s efforts to protect the nations investments abroad and to attract foreign investments.