US EditionChina pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pact
The 3.0 free trade pact enhances digital, green economies and supply chains, supporting over 2 billion people and boosting $785 billion in trade, officials said.
- The Asean-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol was signed on October 28, marking a significant step in regional economic cooperation between ASEAN and China, which includes key ministers and leaders attending the ceremony.
- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz stated that this upgraded agreement addresses new areas like the digital economy and green development.
- The agreement aims to modernize trade frameworks, improve customs procedures, and promote collaboration on micro, small, and medium enterprises among ASEAN countries and China.
- The signing of the protocol reflects both sides' commitment to adapting to global economic changes and is seen as significant for future economic partnerships in the region.
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Atlasinfo.fr: l'essentiel de l'actualité de la France et du MaghrebWill the US-China trade war come to an end? Two days away from a decisive meeting between the US and Chinese presidents in South Korea, customs duties are more in the forefront than ever before. Beijing has decided to strengthen its relations with its regional partners in the Asean by signing a strengthened Free Trade Agreement.
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