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FTA talk is no paradigm shift
20-Sep-2009
A subtle change in attitude by the Ministry of Economic Affairs last week over the speed with which the government has sought to sign an economic pact with China highlights the fact that the public retain the right to change government policy priorities — a reality that Typhoon Morakot brought to light.
Industry Ministry firm, still wants possible delays in FTA
18-Sep-2009
The Industry Ministry is carrying on with it’s initiative to delay the timing of tariff reductions under the free trade agreement (FTA) between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China; while the Trade Ministry says that renegotiation is not the only solution (to protect local industry).
China deal could cost jobs - union
16-Sep-2009
The Rudd Government is being warned the nation will lose more jobs than it will gain if Australia signs a free trade agreement with China.
Fear in Taiwan as trade pact with China looms
14-Sep-2009
Jimmy Wang’s tiles can compete with the best brands of Europe, but that is of little use to the Taiwanese manufacturer since the most lethal challenge he faces comes from China.
Thai-Chinese FTA faces ongoing problems
13-Sep-2009
A potential market of 1.3 billion people is a very attractive proposition for any government or company, and that was the main reason why six years ago the Thai government tried every means possible to expedite a trade deal with China.
China, Pakistan service trade agreement to take effect next month
12-Sep-2009
The China and Pakistan free trade zone service trade agreement will take effect on Oct. 10, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Thursday.
China, Costa Rica make progress in free trade talks
12-Sep-2009
China and Costa Rica concluded the fourth round of negotiations in Beijing aimed at reaching a free trade agreement, according to the foreign trade ministry.
Trade bloc is distant goal for Korea, Japan, China
11-Sep-2009 Joong Ang Daily
Negotiations on a three-way free investment pact started in January 2007, with the seventh roundtable held in July.
Costa Rica advances in free trade talks with China, Singapore
9-Sep-2009 Tico Times
Both accords are expected to be finalized within the first half of 2010.
Asean must not lose sight of its trade interests
29-Aug-2009
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), which marked its 42nd anniversary on Aug 8, has been described as the most successful regional grouping of developing countries.
Exporters urged to benefit from 2nd wave of FTA tariff elimination
28-Aug-2009
Another 12,500 products falling under free-trade agreements with five trading partners will be subject to zero tariff rates come January in the second phase of import-duty reduction.
Progress made towards New Zealand-Asia FTA: minister
25-Aug-2009
Recent talks made progress toward a free trade agreement with Asian countries, Trade Minister Tim Groser told Parliament on Tuesday.
Taiwan and China: Reunification by trade?
24-Aug-2009 The Economist
Free-trade agreements are often contentious but rarely would one have as much strategic significance as that proposed between China and Taiwan.
Protecting Chinese investments in Latin America
21-Aug-2009 Pillsbury Law
As with Western BITs, bilateral investment treaties between China and numerous Latin American countries potentially protect Chinese investors by authorizing them to bring legal claims related to their investments against the host country government directly and to settle those disputes in international arbitration, rather than in the domestic courts
China-Australia free trade talks go ahead: report
21-Aug-2009 China Daily
Free trade talks between China and Australia will go ahead in Beijing next month despite rocky relations between the two countries, Australia’s Trade Minister Simon Crean was reported as saying on Friday.
Minister asks for delay in ASEAN-China FTA start-up
19-Aug-2009 Jakarta Post
Industry Minister Fahmi Idris said on Tuesday that his ministry’s stance remained firm that the FTA — which will open up various sectors in both markets by gradual reduction of import duty tariffs — would bring more harm than benefits to Indonesia, given China’s superiority over Indonesia with regard to competitiveness.
Asean+6 to create world’s biggest economic bloc
17-Aug-2009
Asean and its six major trading partners yesterday reaffirmed their resolve to create the world’s largest economic bloc through the "East Asia Free Trade Agreement" and "Comprehen-sive Economic Partnership in East Asia" within 15 years.
China-ASEAN Investment Agreement signed
15-Aug-2009 China Daily
China’s Commerce Minister Chen Deming and the economic ministers from 10 ASEAN member states Saturday morning signed the ASEAN-China Investment Agreement during the 41st ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting (AEM) and related meetings in Bangkok.
Lu makes case for FTAs with regional countries
10-Aug-2009 Taipei Times
Taiwan’s former vice president said that the KMT and CCP are plotting a “3-3-3” scheme that includes an ECFA, confidence-building and a peace treaty by 2011
Chinese FTA better than ECFA: forum
4-Aug-2009 Taipei Times
The administration of President Ma Ying-jeou should ask Beijing to sign a free trade agreement under the framework of the WTO, rather than seeking to ink an economic cooperation framework agreement under the “one China” principle, participants at an economic forum said yesterday.