China’s CPTPP trade aspirations still hinge on bloc’s support as external pressures mount
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While Britain reached an agreement last month to join the 11-member bloc, China has seen little progress in its bid to join, even though international trade negotiator Wang Shouwen says it can ‘fulfil relevant obligations’ to membership.