RCEP’s synergy with China’s economic strategy bodes well for Asia-Pacific

After eight years of tough negotiations, November 15 saw a breakthrough for regional cooperation as 15 Asia-Pacific nations signed the biggest free-trade deal in history. Comprising the 10 Asean members, Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will reduce trade barriers across a third of the world’s population and economic output area.

Economists at Johns Hopkins University estimate the pact could add US$186 billion to the global economy – a welcome boost as we face the worst recession in a century…

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SOURCE: SCMP

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