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Coverage dated October 27, 2025

China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pact

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Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States. The ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 was signed on the final day of the annual ASEAN summit.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    ASEAN Summit: China, ASEAN sign upgraded free trade pact – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Beijing hopes the updated trade deal will strengthen its economic ties with the Southeast Asian bloc and offset the impact of US tariffs. DW has the latest.

  2. KOB 4

    China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pact (opens KOB 4)

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    Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States. The ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 was signed on the final day of the annual ASEAN summit.

  3. Al Jazeera

    China, ASEAN sign enhanced free trade pact amid Trump tariffs (opens Al Jazeera)

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    China and the 11-member regional bloc sign an upgraded version of their free trade pact, as both weather US tariffs.

  4. KOB 4

    China and ASEAN sign expanded free trade pact (opens KOB 4)

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    Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States. The ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 was signed on the final day of the annual ASEAN summit.

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