China’s goods trade with RCEP members reached $1.67 trillion in January-November 2024—a rise of 4.4 per cent YoY, China’s commerce ministry has announced.
As the non-ASEAN rotating chair of the RCEP last year, China worked to facilitate new members in joining the pact.
Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Chile have submitted formal applications to join RCEP, while other economies have shown strong interest.