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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

China, Malaysia agree to work for early conclusion of China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 negotiations

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed on Wednesday that both sides will work for an early conclusion of the negotiations for version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) to build a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.

June19,2024

China willing to expedite talks on free trade agreement with Japan, ROK: spokesperson

China stands ready to join efforts with Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) to speed up negotiations on a tripartite free trade agreement (FTA), the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday.

May31,2024

RCEP, FTAs to help Cambodia attract more FDIs, boost exports

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement and bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) are expected to help Cambodia attract more foreign direct investment (FDIs) and boost its exports, National Bank of Cambodia's Governor Chea Serey said here on Monday.

May21,2024

Interview: China is Honduras' strategic partner for exports, technological development, says minister

China is a strategic partner for Honduras with investments becoming concrete and bilateral negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) going well, a Honduran minister has said.

March26,2024

China, Honduras hold 4th round of FTA negotiations

The fourth round of negotiations on the China-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was held in Beijing from Tuesday to Thursday, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.

March22,2024

China hopes to conclude China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 negotiations ASAP

China is willing to work with ASEAN to conclude the negotiations for version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) as soon as possible, China's Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen said on Wednesday.

February01,2024

China aims to clinch more free trade agreements, vowing increased openness

China plans to step up efforts to expand its global network of high-standard free trade areas in 2024, building on significant accomplishments in negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) over the past year.

January30,2024

China edges closer to upgrading free trade agreement with Switzerland for deeper collaboration

China and Switzerland announced on Monday the completion of the joint feasibility study on upgrading the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), an important stride towards negotiations and deeper economic cooperation.

January16,2024

China, Switzerland agree to support early launch of formal FTA upgrade negotiations

China and Switzerland have completed the joint feasibility study on upgrading the China-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and agreed to support the early launch of formal FTA upgrade negotiations, the two sides announced here on Monday.

January16,2024

China-Nicaragua free trade deal to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024

The free trade agreement (FTA) between China and Nicaragua will become effective on Jan. 1, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Friday.

January02,2024

World Insights: Serbia sees CIIE as great opportunity for business, bilateral ties, officials say

The Serbian delegation sees the upcoming CIIE in Shanghai as a key gateway for Serbian businesses to the Chinese market, especially bearing in mind the fruitful cooperation between the two countries within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the recently signed free-trade agreement (FTA).

November06,2023