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Digital collaboration takes center stage at China-ASEAN Expo
The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened on Wednesday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, highlighting tech and economic collaborations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
September18,2025
Chinese vice president calls for joint efforts to elevate China-ASEAN community with share future
China is willing to work together with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries to bring the building of a China-ASEAN community with a shared future to new heights through more proactive approaches and concrete measures, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said on Wednesday.
September18,2025
Xinhua Headlines: Upgraded FTA set to turbocharge China-ASEAN co-op
Entering its 22nd edition this year, the old-line China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) for the first time set up a 10,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
September18,2025
China, Australia sign MoU to implement, review free trade agreement
China and Australia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the implementation and review of China-Australia Free Trade Agreement on Tuesday, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC).
July16,2025
China Weihai, S. Korea Incheon building up momentum to bolster local cooperation
As east China's Shandong Weihai and Incheon of South Korea embrace the 10th anniversary of building the local economic cooperation demonstration zone under the framework of China-South Korea Free Trade Agreement, the two sides have set new model for local cooperation between the two countries.
June06,2025
GLOBALink | ASEAN business reps eye more AI collaboration with China
In a significant move toward closer regional ties, negotiations have been fully completed on the upgrade of the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA). ASEAN business leaders voiced enthusiasm for strengthening cooperation with China, particularly focusing on the fast-evolving AI industry.
May30,2025
Free trade agreement boosts prosperity in Australia, China: trade minister
The Australian trade minister said on Tuesday that the decade-old China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) has boosted prosperity in both countries.
April09,2025
Chinese ambassador calls for greater progress in Sino-Australian bilateral ties
Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian on Thursday called for greater progress in China-Australia relations, saying the stability and development of the relationship are fundamental to the well-being of both peoples and the prosperity and stability of the region.
February28,2025
China's foreign trade gears up for 2025 with new changes, promising prospects
In 2024, China's foreign trade has shown steady progress, with an expanding scale, an optimized structure, diversified international markets, and accelerated release of new growth drivers. These upward and innovative trends reflect China's resilience in navigating challenges.
January16,2025
China-Maldives free trade agreement to take effect
The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said in a statement on Monday.
December31,2024
Upgraded China-Singapore FTA to boost business opportunities: Singaporean ministry
The China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Further Upgrade Protocol, set to come into effect on Tuesday, will benefit businesses in three key areas, Singaporean Ministry of Trade and Industry said in a statement on Monday.
December31,2024
China, ASEAN issue joint statement on conclusion of FTA upgrade negotiations
Leaders from China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday announced the substantial conclusion of Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) upgrade negotiations and issued a joint statement, according to China's Ministry of Commerce.
October11,2024
Chinese premier says to announce substantial conclusion of Version 3.0 China-ASEAN FTA negotiations
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Thursday in his opening remarks at the 27th China-ASEAN Summit that he is happy to announce with leaders of the ASEAN countries that the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) negotiations have achieved substantial conclusion.
October10,2024
Chinese FM urges China, Switzerland to back economic globalization with action
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Tuesday that against the backdrop of rising protectionism and anti-globalization, China and Switzerland, both defenders of free trade, should demonstrate with concrete actions that economic globalization is unstoppable.
September25,2024
Xinhua Commentary: Deepening China-ASEAN cooperation powers global growth
The constantly growing economic cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is set to further stabilize and inject vitality into the volatile global economy challenged by protectionism and deglobalization.
September25,2024
Feature: Mauritius, or "Sweet Island," sets sights on Chinese market for sugar export
In recent years, cooperation between China and Mauritius is on the rise thanks to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. In fact, Sweet Island is eyeing the Chinese market to revitalize its sugar industry.
August19,2024
China aims for FTAs to contribute 40 pct of foreign trade by 2030
China will strive to ensure its network of free trade areas (FTAs) can contribute about 40 percent of the total foreign trade by 2030, an official said Friday.
August02,2024
China to improve FTA arrangements with South Asian countries
China will refine the arrangements for free trade agreement (FTA) with South Asian countries to further unleash the potential for trade and investment cooperation, Li Fei, Vice Minister of Commerce said at a press conference held on Tuesday in Beijing.
July11,2024
Serbian trade minister hails China-Serbia FTA
Serbian Minister of Domestic and Foreign Trade Tomislav Momirovic has said that the free trade agreement (FTA) with China, which took effect Monday, will enhance trade, foster investment cooperation and integrate industrial chains, to ultimately maximize economic benefits for both nations and boost their international competitiveness.
July02,2024
China to impose FTA tariff rates on certain Serbian imports
China will impose the tariff rates it has pledged under a free trade agreement (FTA) signed with Serbia on certain imports from the country, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced Thursday.
June28,2024
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