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Tag: South Korea

Why South Korea is balking at ‘the Quad’

15 April 2021 Online editor Analysis and comment, Foreign policy, trade and diplomacy

This article explores the reasons why South Korea has been unwilling to join ‘the Quad’, suggesting that here the issue is not just about balancing diverging economic and security interests, but the reality that progressing South Korea’s key security priority – North Korea – requires a more accommodating approach to China.

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South Korea, China agree on early Xi visit, North Korea talks

27 November 2020 Online editor In the news

Reuters reports that China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has visited South Korea, and met with South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in, and foreign minister, Kang Kyung-wha.

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What happens now the RCEP trade deal has been signed?

16 November 2020 Online editor In the news

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RECP) agreement: Fifteen Asia-Pacific economies have signed what could become the world’s largest free trade agreement, covering nearly a third of the global population and about 30% of its global gross domestic product.

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US-China relations: Busy week as US maintains pressure on China and seeks to solidify regional relationships

14 November 2020 Online editor In the news

Even in what are almost certainly its last weeks, there is no sign yet that the Trump administration will lessen its efforts to make a lasting mark on relations between China and the US and its Asia-Pacific partners and allies.

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Asia-pacific trade deal covering 29% of world’s GDP expected to be signed shortly

10 November 2020 Online editor In the news

It is reported that the world’s largest trade pact involving 15 countries in the Asia Pacific – which account for 29% of global gross domestic product – is expected to be signed during a virtual leaders summit to be held on 15 November 2020.

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