ASEAN signs free trade, investment pacts with Hong Kong

November 12, 2017

Hong Kong signed free trade and investment agreements with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Sunday, in what one of the Chinese territory’s officials called a “loud and clear” vote against rising regional trade protectionism.

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Topics: REGIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS (RTAS)

Regions: HONG KONG SOUTHEAST ASIA

Authors: REUTERS


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