Free trade agreements

CGTN: How China 'sails together on the boundless ocean' with the world

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 31, 2021
Free trade agreements, Countries, International trade, China, Republics, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Free trade

The ancient saying, which means there are no geographical limits to where we travel to meet friends, has enduring resonance in modern China.

Key Points: 
  • The ancient saying, which means there are no geographical limits to where we travel to meet friends, has enduring resonance in modern China.
  • Guided by the policy, the country has been transformed from a largely agricultural nation to the second largest economy in the world.
  • A recent survey by the Ministry of Commerce indicates that 96.4 percent of foreign-invested enterprises are optimistic about their business prospects in China.
  • It also signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, which is set to be the world's biggest free trade bloc.

China Daily: Media, think tanks set to boost RCEP exchanges

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 24, 2021
Free trade agreements, Articles, International trade, ASEAN, Asia-Pacific, Economy of Asia, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Hainan, Think tank, Globalization, Draft:RCEP 4C

Jiang made the remarks while addressing the opening ceremony of the RCEP Media & Think Tank Forum in Haikou, Hainan province, on Sunday.

Key Points: 
  • Jiang made the remarks while addressing the opening ceremony of the RCEP Media & Think Tank Forum in Haikou, Hainan province, on Sunday.
  • "It is widely agreed that the RCEP is bringing significant confidence to Asia and the world, and the trend of economic globalization is unstoppable," Zhou said.
  • "As an important force in promoting human development, news media and think tanks shall further leverage their unique role of enhancing mutual understanding and expanding cooperation.
  • Zhang Xiaoqiang, executive vice-chairman and CEO of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, said at the forum that the RCEP is expected to boost the production network of East Asia.

North America (NAFTA) Jewelry and Watch Retail Industry Guide 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 10, 2021
Retail, Other Retail, International trade, International relations, Canada–United States trade relations, Trade blocs, Free trade agreements, Economy of North America, Free trade agreements of Canada, Free trade areas, North American Free Trade Agreement, Nafta

b'The "Jewelry and Watch Retail North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2016-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe NAFTA Jewelry & Watches industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2016-20, and forecast to 2025).

Key Points: 
  • b'The "Jewelry and Watch Retail North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2016-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe NAFTA Jewelry & Watches industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2016-20, and forecast to 2025).
  • The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.\nThe North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade agreement between the countries in North America: the US, Canada and Mexico.
  • The jewelry & watch retail industry within the NAFTA countries had a total market value of $1,26,914.3 million in 2020.
  • The Canada was the fastest growing country, with a CAGR of 0.8% over the 2016-20 period.\nWithin the jewelry & watch retail industry, the US is the leading country among the NAFTA bloc, with market revenues of $1,19,412.0 million in 2020.

EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement: Council adopts decision on conclusion

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Free trade agreements of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Free trade agreements, Politics of the European Union, EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, EU–UK Partnership Council, Brexit withdrawal agreement

The Council has today adopted a decision on the conclusion of the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement and the security of information agreement.

Key Points: 
  • The Council has today adopted a decision on the conclusion of the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement and the security of information agreement.
  • Background

    Negotiators reached an agreement on an EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement and a security of information agreement on 24 December 2020.

  • On 29 December 2020, the Council adopted the decision on the signing of the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement and a security of information agreement and on their provisional application as of 1 January 2021.
  • On 26 February 2021, the Council requested the European Parliament's consent to its decision on the conclusion of the agreements, which the European Parliament gave on 27 April.

North America Sports Equipment Retail (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2021: Market Size Value 2016-2020, and Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Retail, General Sports, Sports, Other Retail, International trade, International relations, Canada–United States trade relations, Free trade agreements, North American Free Trade Agreement, Economy of North America, Free trade areas, Trade blocs, Nafta, Effects of NAFTA on Mexico

b'The "Sports Equipment Retail North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2016-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe NAFTA Sports Equipment industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2016-20, and forecast to 2025).

Key Points: 
  • b'The "Sports Equipment Retail North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2016-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe NAFTA Sports Equipment industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2016-20, and forecast to 2025).
  • The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.\nThe North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade agreement between the countries in North America: the US, Canada and Mexico.
  • The sports equipment retail industry within the NAFTA countries had a total market value of $42,812.5 million in 2020.
  • The Mexico was the fastest growing country, with a CAGR of 1.9% over the 2016-20 period.\nWithin the sports equipment retail industry, the US is the leading country among the NAFTA bloc, with market revenues of $38,672.2 million in 2020.

CGTN: China's voices at Boao: Multilateralism, openness and BRI

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Free trade agreements, Organizations, International trade, Free trade agreements of South Korea, Asia-Pacific, Economy of Asia, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Peacekeeping, United Nations peacekeeping, United Nations, Xinhua News Agency

/Xinhua\n"The future of the world should be decided by all countries working together.

Key Points: 
  • /Xinhua\n"The future of the world should be decided by all countries working together.
  • We must not let the rules set by one or a few countries be imposed on others, or allow unilateralism pursued by certain countries to set the pace for the whole world.
  • Over the past 30 years, China has sent over 40,000 peacekeepers to 25 UN peacekeeping missions.\n"Openness holds the key to post-COVID economic recovery," Xi pointed out.
  • "\nThe economic integration in Asia has been accelerating since the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) in November 2020.

CGTN: China's voices at Boao: Multilateralism, openness and BRI

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Free trade agreements, Organizations, International trade, Free trade agreements of South Korea, Asia-Pacific, Economy of Asia, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Peacekeeping, United Nations peacekeeping, United Nations, Xinhua News Agency

/Xinhua\n"The future of the world should be decided by all countries working together.

Key Points: 
  • /Xinhua\n"The future of the world should be decided by all countries working together.
  • We must not let the rules set by one or a few countries be imposed on others, or allow unilateralism pursued by certain countries to set the pace for the whole world.
  • Over the past 30 years, China has sent over 40,000 peacekeepers to 25 UN peacekeeping missions.\n"Openness holds the key to post-COVID economic recovery," Xi pointed out.
  • "\nThe economic integration in Asia has been accelerating since the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) in November 2020.

Chindata Group Accelerates its Strategic Footprint in the RCEP-related Region for Advancing Belt and Road Initiative Cooperation

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Free trade agreements, International trade, Asia-Pacific, Trade blocs, Economy of Asia, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, IOI, Digitization, Indication of interest

In the digital age, as digitization levels of the five-way progress are getting higher and higher, there are rising requirements for the interconnection of digital infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • In the digital age, as digitization levels of the five-way progress are getting higher and higher, there are rising requirements for the interconnection of digital infrastructure.
  • Chindata Group received over 40 IT MW of indication of interest (IOI) orders for its Southeast Asia facilities from anchor tenants in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • "There is no shortcut to building the Digital Silk Road.
  • They exchanged in-depth views on topics such as Chindata Group\'s business plan in RCEP-related countries and the role of RCEP in promoting digital infrastructure.\n'

Indonesian Ambassador, Founder and CEO of Chindata Group Meet over Boao Forum

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Free trade agreements, International trade, International relations, Asia-Pacific, Trade blocs, ASEAN, Economy of Asia, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Boao Forum for Asia, Bo'ao

b"BOAO, China, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alex Ju, Founder and CEO of Chindata Group (Nasdaq:CD) was invited to meet with Mr. Djauhari Oratmangun, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the People's Republic on April 19th.

Key Points: 
  • b"BOAO, China, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alex Ju, Founder and CEO of Chindata Group (Nasdaq:CD) was invited to meet with Mr. Djauhari Oratmangun, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the People's Republic on April 19th.
  • The two sides exchanged in-depth views on digital infrastructure construction in Asia-Pacific region and RCEP's role in advancing digital infrastructure on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA).\nIn response to Mr. Djauhari Oratmangun's inquiry, Mr. Ju introduced Chindata Group's layout in the RCEP-related region.
  • He said Chindata Group will accelerate its business development in Indonesia to enhance its strengths in the Asia-Pacific region and facilitate the digital transformation in Indonesia.\nMr.
  • Djauhari Oratmangun expressed appreciation for the efforts Chindata Group has made in promoting the Asia-Pacific digital infrastructure construction and hoped Chindata Group could expand its footprint in Indonesia to enhance the regional digital transformation.\nAs the only Asia-Pacific carrier-neutral digital infrastructure platform covering the regions related to RCEP, Chindata Group had a total of 489 IT MW capacity in service and under construction, focusing in China, Malaysia and other RCEP-related countries by the end of the fourth quarter of 2020.\n"

The 129th Canton Fair Opens Today, 2.7 Million Products Ready for Global Businesses with an Optimized Experience

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Free trade agreements, International trade, Cities in China, Guangzhou, Canton Fair, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Canton, Market

b'GUANGZHOU, China, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) today opens its 129th session, also its third digital exhibition.

Key Points: 
  • b'GUANGZHOU, China, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) today opens its 129th session, also its third digital exhibition.
  • 260 thousand exhibitors present record-breaking 2.7 million products across 16 categories, 82 thousand of which will be new products.\nExhibitors will showcase their products through cutting-edge digital presentations such as pictures, videos, 3D and livestreams, including 2,600 virtual reality showrooms and 137 online new product launches.\nXu Bing, spokesperson of Canton Fair, noted that the 129th Canton Fair, built on the previous two digital sessions successfully held in 2020, has further optimized its digital platform to facilitate accessible and convenient business communication between suppliers and buyers.\n"The Canton Fair has been promoting trade exchanges and stabilizing the global industrial supply chain over the years, and we hope the 129th session can contribute to China\'s new development pattern where domestic and foreign markets can boost each other," Xu said.\nThis year\'s Canton Fair brings functional improvements to enable efficient business matching, including leveraging resources in livestreams, allowing easy access to the Help Center, offering an upgraded Exhibitor Centre management tool, and providing an intelligent customer service system with multiple language support.\nAiming to provide buyers with an optimal experience throughout the grand online international trade event, the Fair is also embracing an inclusive participation with targeted market segment incentives and activities.
  • Focusing on "Belt and Road Initiative" and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries, the Canton Fair has been working closely with international business associations.
  • 44 pre-exhibition virtual events hosted in 32 countries with topics covering promotion, matchmaking, and cooperation agreement signing, along with over 300 trainings for overseas buyers, email direct marketing and global partnership programs, have helped global buyers understand their targeted industries and product categories of interest showcased at the Canton Fair.\nTo allow buyers to do barrier-free business across borders, the Canton Fair is introducing a wide range of supporting services, such as professional settlements, financing to insurance, logistic support for transportation, inspection to quality certification, as well as online customs support and policy interpretation.\nRegister for the Canton Fair at https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/en/register/selectiveId for more opportunities!\n'