(jingdaily.com) - On Sunday, November 15, 2020 fifteen Asia-Pacific countries signed a historic trade agreement, creating the world’s largest free-trade bloc. According to CNBC, The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) “marks the first time that East Asian powers China, Japan, and South Korea are in a single trade agreement.” The participating economies represent over 2 billion people and have a total GDP of more than $26 trillion, which makes RCEP a strong protagonist in the world’s economy. This ambitious deal strengthens regional integration and cements China’s position as a leader in the Southeast Asia region.
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