World's largest trade deal nears full implementation after Philippines' move


KARACH/MANILAI, April 12 (Bernama-Anadolu): China this week has said that the full implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) pact will help expand trade and investment between China and other member countries.

The Philippines deposited its instrument of ratification of the RCEP agreement to the secretary-general of Asen (Association of South-East Asian Nations) on April 3, marking the final step towards the agreement's full implementation, Anadolu Agency reported China's Commerce Ministry said in a statement.

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