Nicaragua to Host China Trade ExhibitionFriday, June 5, 2009 The exhibition will be held at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center and 60 companies will participate this coming August 27. The fair will promote the commercial exchange between both countries, allowing Nicaraguan businesses to offer products of interest to the Chinese market. Guatemala Looking to Adhere to China - Costa Rica FTAWednesday, April 20, 2011 The Economy Ministry will study the Free Trade Agreement between Costa and Rica and China, by request from the National Export Promotion Council (Conapex). Conapex requested the ministry to evaluate the possibility of strengthening trade ties with China through the Trade Agreement negotiated between the Asian giant and Costa Rica. These treaty allows other Central American nations to join in, nut negotiating separate terms and conditions. China promotes products in PanamaThursday, November 27, 2008 The capital of Panama will host the XI Trade Expo of the People's Republic of China, from December 4 - 7. The person in charge of the expo, Liang Haiguang, said that 60 companies from China's autonomous cities and provinces will participate with industrial products, construction tools, home appliances, cars and decorating, besides other type of gadgets. Chinese Trade Show Inaugurated in GuatemalaFriday, August 28, 2009 Over 100 companies are showcasing their products in the Crow Conventions Center, up to August 30th. Chinese companies are showing products from the automotive, appliances, telecomm, construction machinery and computer equipment industries. Costa Rica seeks FTA with ChinaTuesday, November 11, 2008 The Minister of Foreign Trade is ready to negotiate an FTA with China as of the first quarter of 2009. The Presidents of both countries will make the decision to negotiate the agreement when they meet next Monday in San Jose. Costa Rica to start consultations on FTA with ChinaFriday, November 21, 2008 The Ministry of Foreign Trade started the public consultation process on the FTA with China with the various sectors of the Costa Rican society. The first round of negotiation of the bilateral agreement will begin on January 19 in Costa Rica. IV Round FTA China - Costa Rica in SeptemberMonday, August 31, 2009 In this negotiation round, the key topic is market access for products considered "sensitive". In Beijing, from September 7th to 11th, negotiating teams from both countries will discuss special tariffs for specific products. It has already been agreed that 90% of the products will enter both markets tariff-free. China - Panama FTA Negotiations Move ForwardThursday, August 30, 2018 In the second round, progress was made in sanitary and phytosanitary measures, commercial defense, rules of origin and access to markets. It was agreed that the Third Round of Negotiations will be held in Panama City from October 9 to 13. Flights Between China and PanamaMonday, November 20, 2017 The airline Air China has announced that in March 2018 it will start operating two flights per week between Beijing and Panama City, via Houston. The president of the National Aviation Company of China, Cai JianJiang, also announced that they will be opening a regional office in Panama. More Opportunities to Export to ChinaMonday, November 27, 2017 As of December 1, import tariffs for consumer goods such as food, health supplements, shoes and clothing, among other things, will fall from 17% to an average of 7%. The measure will take effect on December 1 and will affect 187 types of products, which include clothing, shoes, appliances, medicines or entertainment items, the ministry said in a statement on its website. Fourth Round of China - Costa Rica FTA BeginsMonday, September 7, 2009 Costa Rica will request greater access for 'special interest' products like meat, sugar and coffee. Accordingly, it will ask China to define what 'special interest' products it will include in the negotiation. Costa Rica – China CAFTAFriday, October 8, 2010 The International Affairs Committee has approved the FTA with China, it is now being sent to the legislative branch. If approved in Congress it would be the ninth Free Trade Agreement the country has signed. Costa Rican Meat Requests Access to ChinaWednesday, November 4, 2009 This was announced in the fifth negotiation round for a Free Trade Agreement between both countries. Costa Rica's negotiators requested immediate, tariff free entrance for chicken, beef and pork. Costa Rica Approves FTA with ChinaWednesday, June 1, 2011 A year after the initiation of negotiations, the treaty is ready for implementation. 32 representatives voted for the adoption of the free trade agreement with China, through which 99.6% of Costa Rican exports will enter China duty free. China Opens Trade Office in El SalvadorTuesday, October 19, 2010 On October 25th the China Chamber of Commerce will open an office in San Salvador. As reported by the Chinese Salvadoran Friendship Association, the office aims to provide advice and information in order to promote bilateral relations between both countries. |
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