With the advancement of globalization and increasingly closer economic ties among countries in the Asia-Pacific region,China is playing a more prominent role in promoting Asia-Pacific economic integration. Since the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) went into effect in January 2022, regional cooperation featuring shared dividends and synergy for development has made fresh progress. Despite the severe challenges posed by the accelerating divergence of the global economy,shrinking demand and sluggish growth, collaborative efforts to bui[d a high-level RCEP regional market will not only inject strong momentum into both regional and global economic growth, but also bring significant certainty to an increasingly uncertain global economy.Addressing key issues surrounding regional economic development, the book compiles studies and insights from renowned experts and scholars on RCEP.It offers readers a comprehensive overview of the regional trade within the RCEP framework while helping them understand the new opportunities and prospects that RCEP presents. This book will serve as an invaluable resou rce for anyone interested in the su bject.
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——Chi Fulin President of China Institute for Reform and Development
★The full implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement by all 15 signatory parties in 2023 marked a key milestone for the establishment of the largest free trade agreement in the world. RCEP represents a new generation of FTA, which can not only adapt to emerging opportunities and challenges, but build the foundation for a digital and sustainable future.
——Kao Kim Hourn Secretary-General of ASEAN
★The entry into force and high-quality implementation of RCEP have played a significant role in stabilizing the world economy and trade. RCEP has greatly promoted regional economic integration and strengthened cooperation in the regional value chains. This is prominently illustrated by its piUar role in the intra-regional trade in intermediate goods.
——Yi Xiaozhun Former WTO Deputy Director-General, Former Vice Minister of Commerce