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Taiwan, China sign historic trade agreement
Former foes China and Taiwan showed a historic level of cooperation, signing on Tuesday an ambitious free trade agreement that marks the culmination of a Beijing-friendly policy introduced by Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou in 2008.
By News Wires (text)
AFP - China and Taiwan on Tuesday signed an ambitious trade agreement, marking the boldest step yet towards reconciliation between the former arch-foes.
The Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement, hailed by both sides as a milestone and a commercial imperative in an era of strong regional cooperation, was signed by senior delegates in the southwest Chinese city of Chongqing.
The officials exchanged gifts and drank a toast at the signing ceremony.
The signing of the agreement, by far the most sweeping ever between the two sides, marks the culmination of a Beijing-friendly policy introduced by Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou after assuming power in 2008.
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Goods Inspection and Seizure
Is there a law or an agreement that goods on transit in france from China to Apapa wharf in Nigeria should be seized by the french customs when france is not the final destination?
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