Trade between China and the rest of the fourteen members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) collectively reached 10.96 trillion yuan (approximately $1.72 trillion) between January and November 2021, as per data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC). It accounts for 31 per cent of the total foreign trade of China.China is also taking steps to familiarise companies with import and export procedures and driving mutual recognition of Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) with 5 RCEP members to further increase trade, as per the GAC.
The AEO system aims to facilitate customs clearance for companies through authentication of companies by customs agencies. China has signed the AEO agreement with 5 RCEP members already and is looking to sign it with the other five.
Trade between China and the rest of the fourteen members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) collectively reached 10.96 trillion yuan (approximately $1.72 trillion) between January and November 2021, as per data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC). It accounts for 31 per cent of the total foreign trade of China.#
ALCHEMPro News Desk (KD)