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Chinese Non-Tariff Barriers Escalate for South Korean Imports

Chinese Non-Tariff Barriers Escalate for South Korean Imports

SEOUL, July 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Back in February when South Korea and the U.S. began discussing the deployment of the THAAD missile defense system, China expressed serious concern, with some speculating that Korea might face harsh retaliation such as non-tariff barriers (NTBs), according to Yonhap News. In March, South Korea and China held bilateral talks [...]

China to ‘Accelerate’ 3-way Trade Talks with S. Korea, Japan: Minister

China to ‘Accelerate’ 3-way Trade Talks with S. Korea, Japan: Minister

BEIJING, March 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Chinese Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said Saturday that Beijing will “accelerate” negotiations this year with South Korea and Japan aimed at forging a three-way free trade agreement. Speaking at an annual press conference, Gao also reiterated that South Korea and China will spare no effort to formally sign a [...]