Sunak hails accession to CPTPP as Britain seizing post-Brexit opportunities despite controversy
Accession talks expected to be completed in days
Britain’s threat to unilaterally rewrite Brexit treaty had alarmed CPTPP members but an agreement is now imminent
Trade deals don’t automatically mean political alignment or influence: actual firepower is more important than the economic kind
High standards, not geopolitics, should shape the CPTPP
Seoul’s fears of angering biggest trading partner eased as Beijing seeks membership in regional pact
Katherine Tai says there is ‘opportunity for collaboration’ outside CPTPP pact
Taiwan’s application ticks more boxes but China has greater political sway over the bloc’s members
Rival CPTPP applications set to create regional dilemma at time of geopolitical tensions
It might have a case on economic grounds to join, but Beijing’s diplomacy of late has created many political obstacles
Beijing says application to join the CPTPP shows commitment to financial reform but hurdles await
Beijing submits application just a day after Washington forms new military partnership
Beijing sends application hours after US, UK, and Australia outlined defence deal
Pacific trade bloc paves way for Britain to begin talks on joining
Overarching goal for Tokyo is to set high standards for trade in Asia
Formal request to be made Monday but critics claim ‘club of the medium-sized’ brings few benefits
RCEP will cover almost a third of global economic output and leave door open to India
The retiring prime minister has brought new ideas and energy to Japan
Outpouring of emotion reflects broader discontent as well as bad taste left by past FTAs
Negotiations between Thailand and 11 member-nations set to start in August
Finance minister sees future as financial centre and less dependent on copper
Trump’s announcement of outline agreement leaves Tokyo with little to celebrate
Talks will resume in Washington this week after Trump’s latest tariff threat
Producers urge Trump to start trade talks as they lose Asian market share to rivals
Surge in imports illustrates consequences of US decision to withdraw from treaty
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