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China ready to upgrade free trade agreement with Switzerland

18 April 2026 14:05

China has expressed readiness to advance negotiations on upgrading its free trade agreement with Switzerland.

According to Reuters, citing China’s Ministry of Commerce, a higher-level agreement would provide fresh momentum for trade, investment, and innovation cooperation between the two countries.

China ready to upgrade free trade agreement with Switzerland

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