It was initiated by ASEAN in 20 12 and lasted for eight years. It was jointly formulated by ten ASEAN member countries including China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and 15.
The signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement marks the official launch of the free trade zone with the largest population, the largest economic and trade scale and the most development potential in the world.
Brief introduction of the agreement:
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is the largest and most important free trade agreement negotiation in the Asia-Pacific region. After it is reached, it will cover nearly half of the world's population and nearly one-third of its trade volume, making it the most populous, diverse and dynamic free trade zone in the world.
The official signing of the contract in 2020 165438+ 10/5 means the birth of the world's largest free trade zone. It is reported that all parties are actively promoting the entry into force of RCEP. After the agreement is approved by six ASEAN countries and three non-ASEAN countries, it can be implemented first. The Ministry of Commerce said that RCEP is expected to take effect by the end of this year.
On March 22, 20021,the head of the international department of the Ministry of Commerce said that at present, China has completed the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, that is, the RCEP Agreement, becoming the first country to ratify it. In addition, Thailand has also ratified the agreement. All the member countries of RCEP indicated that they would ratify the agreement before the end of this year, so as to promote the entry into force of the agreement on June 5438+ 10/day, 2022.
On 20021April 15, China formally deposited its instrument of ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) with the Secretary-General of ASEAN. This marks the formal completion of the approval process of RCEP in China.
On April 28th, 20021year, the plenary session of the Japanese Senate adopted the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP).