RCEP poised to boost trade, investment in Asia-Pacific


Workers process packages delivered from China at BEST Inc's sorting centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Hangzhou, Zhejiang province-based company has launched a cross-border logistics service to help consumers in South-East Asian countries to purchase goods from Chinese e-commerce platforms.- China Daily

BEIJING (China Daily/Asia News Network) The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will facilitate trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region, boost post-pandemic economic recovery and set an example for regional and multilateral cooperation, analysts said.

The world's largest trade deal is to take effect in January.

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