Taiwan, China Begin New Trade Talks

Taiwan and China have wrapped up the first round of trade talks aimed at cutting import tariffs on a wide range of goods. Despite political worries in Taiwan about the risks of strengthening ties with Beijing, many say the country’s businesses could lose out if the talks drag on, and China strikes a trade liberalization deal with South Korea in the meantime. Trade representatives from China and Taiwan met for three days last week near Taipei to start talks on an agreement that would cut...

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