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China and the EU Hold Talks Over Trade Compensation

China and the European Union (EU) will soon launch negotiations over compensation for China’s possible losses caused by the EU’s enlargement on 1 May.

Hong Kong to Benefit from EU Enlargement

Ten countries from Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean will formally join the European Union (EU) on 1 May, forming an expanded EU market that will have spin-offs for Hong Kong, said a report released by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) on 29 April.

The Expected Impact of EU Enlargement on China Economy

China wants compensation from the European Union (EU) for losses resulting from the bloc’s enlargement on 1 May, a Ministry of Commerce official in China has revealed. China will lose out as joining the EU requires the new members to scrap their own bilateral trade agreements with non-EU states.

Singapore PM Intend the Bilateral FTA with the EU

He met Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, Portugese Prime Minister, and discuss bilateral cooperation in economy and culture. Mr. Goh said after the talks that it would like to complete a free trade agreement with the European Union before a similar pact is reached between the bloc and the ten-member ASEAN grouping of Southeast Asian nations in 2020.

Thai-Slovenia Relations Are Getting Closer

Relations between Thailand and Slovenia are getting closer due to both country’s interests and efforts. Thai Foreign Minister, Surakiart Sathirathai, visited Slovenia last week for two days. Mr. Surakiart signed an agreement for the avoidance of double taxation between the two countries.

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Es ilustrativa la comparación entre los países que ingresan a la Unión Europea y los que, en nuestra región, buscan ampliar sus límites nacionales.