What's up, global traders? 🌐
China just dropped some exciting news! 🎉 On Friday, a spokesperson from the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that China will keep pushing for free trade in the Asia-Pacific region under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). That's a fancy way of saying they're all-in on boosting economic vibes in the area! 📈
And guess what? The RCEP just turned three years old this Wednesday! 🎂🎈 Talk about a milestone! For those who might've missed it, the RCEP is the world's largest free trade agreement, covering countries with the biggest population and trade scale. It's like the Avengers of trade deals! 🦸♂️🦸♀️
Mao Ning, the spokesperson, hyped up the RCEP's achievements, saying it's injected some serious energy into regional economic integration. Think of it as a power-up in your favorite video game! 🎮✨
The RCEP isn't just about big numbers—it means real opportunities for member economies. More market access, more jobs, and a boost in confidence for multilateralism (that's countries working together, in case you're wondering). 🤝
According to a study by the Asian Development Bank, the RCEP is expected to bring a whopping $245 billion in economic growth and create 2.8 million jobs in the region! 🤑💼 That's like leveling up on a massive scale!
So, what's next? China is gearing up to make the RCEP even more awesome, ensuring everyone's on board for common development and prosperity. Sounds like a win-win to us! 🚀
Stay tuned, amigos! The future of trade in the Asia-Pacific is looking bright, and we're here for it! 🙌🌟
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China says will continue promoting Asia-Pacific free trade under RCEP
cgtn.com