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November 16, 2020

15 Asia Pacific Countries Sign Trade Deal Representing One-Third of World Economy
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China, Japan and 13 other countries have signed a deal to set up the
world's largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of the global
economy. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, also
includes several Southeast Asian countries, Australia, New Zealand and
South Korea.


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