China News Service, February 24. Wang Shouwen, Deputy Minister of Commerce and Deputy Representative for International Trade Negotiations, stated on the 24th that China currently conducts internal evaluation, research and in-depth analysis of all CPTPP provisions; externally, it has already cooperated with 11 CPTPP members. Some members of the group have had informal contacts, and plans to have informal contacts with other members.
The Information Office of the State Council today held a press conference to invite the Ministry of Commerce to introduce the situation of accelerating high-quality business development and building a new development pattern in services.
A reporter asked. After signing the RCEP, China said it would actively consider participating in the CPTPP. What is the specific work to be done in this regard?
Is there a relevant timetable?
What challenges does joining CPTPP pose to China’s economic development?
Such as labor and environmental standards, or intellectual property protection.
Wang Shouwen pointed out that CPTPP covers a wide range of content. At present, China is doing two aspects of work: one is to conduct internal evaluation, research and in-depth analysis of all CPTPP provisions, and to do internal work.
Secondly, externally, we have had informal contacts with some of the 11 members of CPTPP, and plan to have informal contacts with other members to communicate and exchange technically on the issues involved in order to discuss the content of the relevant agreements. Have a more accurate understanding and grasp.