Philippines' RCEP entry to boost trade ties with China


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BEIJING (China Daily/Asia News Network): The Philippines joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world's largest free trade agreement, will boost the South-East Asian country's economy and inject fresh energy into regional economic integration, experts and business executives said on Wednesday (Feb 22).

The economic and trade cooperation between China and the Philippines is also expected to reach new heights, they said.

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