Since Taiwan’s accession to the WTO in 2002, China has used its political clout and massive market to influence the international community’s attitude toward the nation’s participation in international organizations.

The UK and South Korea today (Monday 7 February) signed an agreement to reinforce pandemic-damaged supply lines for key products like semiconductors.

China will put to trial part of the rules of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in some of its pilot free trade zones, according to the customs authority. It will also actively facilitate the construction of platforms for opening up and promote innovation of customs supervision mechanisms for those zones, to be replicated elsewhere later.

Ecuador has filed its application to join the CPTPP trade pact as the country moves to reduce its reliance on oil and diversify its economy through exports.

Thailand aims to join talks on membership of a trans-Pacific free-trade agreement despite opposition over fears the pact could harm farm and healthcare businesses.

The fiercer global trade landscape means there is no other way for Vietnam to stay competitive, but to build a legal framework beyond its commitments made in current trade agreements.

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai is expected to present a letter of intent to the cabinet soon paving the way for Thailand’s accession to the CPTPP

Singapore has welcomed China's application to join the CPTPP trade agreement, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Friday.

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Friday (Oct. 15) said that it is vital to invite Taiwan into the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to help strengthen the nation.

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism has reported that the CPTPP has entered into force for Peru.