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Canadian Prime Minister Carney visits Trump White House

US President Donald Trump (C-L), alongside Vice President JD Vance (C), Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R), and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (R), meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 07 October 2025. The two are expected to discuss the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canadian steel, lumber and automobiles, along with other goods.

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BRICS Leaders Gather for Peace and Security Plenary in Rio - Brazil

-- Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, also Brazilian minister of development, industry, commerce and services, speaks during the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 5, 2025. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, bottom right, speaks wihile Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio look on in the Oval Office at the White House May 6, 2025. (Francis Chung/POLITICO)

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White House

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, speaks while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick look on in the Oval Office at the White House May 6, 2025. (Francis Chung/POLITICO)

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Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombian foreign relations minister Luis Gilberto Murillo (C) accompanied of Jorge Rojas vice-minister of foreign relations (L2) Laura Sarabia (L1) director of the DAPRRE office of the presidency, Daniel Garcia-Pena (R1), ambassador for Colombia in the United States, Commerce minister Luis Carlos Reyes (R2) give a Declaration regarding the cancellation of visas by the United States Government to Colombian government officials and its embassy cancellations on visa appointments starting January 27, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2025. Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo anounced that the relations between the two nations was overcommed and in the following days, both goverments will hold meetings. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China aims to clinch more free trade agreements to boost trade, investment

STORY: China aims to clinch more free trade agreements to boost trade, investment SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MAK CHAMROEUN, Chairman of e-commerce platform AgriBee (Cambodia) STORYLINE: China has planned to step up efforts in enlarging its globally-oriented network of high-standard free trade areas in 2024. China International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen told a recent press conference that the country had already inked 22 FTAs with 29 countries or regions, and the combined trade value involved accounted for one third of the country's total foreign trade value. In a move to further share China's opening-up dividends and power regional economic growth, China will enhance efforts on FTA negotiations in 2024, according to Wang. With the negotiations on Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area pending this week in Hangzhou, Wang vowed

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Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo inaugurated in Shanghai

STORY: Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo inaugurated in Shanghai SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo 2. SOUNDBITE (Lao): MANOTHONG VONGSAY, Vice Minister, Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce STORYLINE: The Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo was inaugurated in Yangpu District, Shanghai on Monday. Set to be a permanent display, the expo aims to showcase and foster economic and trade cooperation between China and Laos. It showcases Laotian history, culture, and products in the exhibition halls, and also serves as a trading service platform. As a spillover effect of the China International Import Expo, it's the first national-level exhibition hall established by Laos globally. SOUNDBITE (Lao): MANOTHONG VONGSAY, Vice Minister, Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce "This national expo in Shanghai was initiated during the CIIE. A memorandum of under

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Thailand steps up digital capabilities with smart city developments

STORY: Thailand steps up digital capabilities with smart city developments SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 22, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of opening ceremony of Thailand Smart City Expo 2023 2. various of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai speaking at the opening ceremony 3. various of Thailand Smart City Expo 2023 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHELDON WANG, Senior Vice President of the Enterprise Department at Huawei Thailand 5. various of Thailand Smart City Expo 2023 STORYLINE: Thailand is accelerating the development of smart cities, aiming to enhance the country's digital capabilities and the quality of life for urban communities towards a sustainable future. Designated as a national agenda, the government is strategically leveraging technology for the development of smart cities, with a focus on sustainable economic growth, resilient urban development, and adaptability to change, said Phumtham Wechayacha

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China's digitally deliverable trade in services up 10.4 pct in first 8 months

STORY: China's digitally deliverable trade in services up 10.4 pct in first 8 months DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG SHOUWEN, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister 2. various of digitally deliverable trade in services STORYLINE: In the first eight months of this year, China's digitally deliverable trade in services stood at 1.81 trillion yuan (about 247.6 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 10.4 percent year on year, according to Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG SHOUWEN, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister "The overall scale of China's digital trade is steadily expanding. In 2022, China's digitally deliverable trade in services reached 2.51 trillion yuan (about 343.4 billion U.S. dollars), up 7.8 percent year on year, ranking fifth in the world. In the first eight months of this year, China's digitally deliverable trade in services stood at 1.81 trillion yuan (about 247.6 billion U.S. dollars

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Participants from 154 countries, regions, int'l organizations to join 6th CIIE: vice commerce minister

STORY: Participants from 154 countries, regions, int'l organizations to join 6th CIIE: vice commerce minister DATELINE: Oct. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHENG QIUPING, China's Vice Minister of Commerce STORYLINE: The 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai from November 5-10. According to the vice commerce minister of China, participants from 154 countries, regions and international organizations are expected to join this year's expo. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHENG QIUPING, China's Vice Minister of Commerce "The 6th CIIE is expected to welcome guests from 154 countries, regions and international organizations, with more than 3,400 exhibitors and 394,000 professional visitors already registered, back to the pre-pandemic level." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Version 3.0 China-ASEAN FTA holds 3rd round negotiations

STORY: Version 3.0 China-ASEAN FTA holds 3rd round negotiations DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the negotiations STORYLINE: The opening ceremony of the third round of negotiations on Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) was held Sunday in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, said the Ministry of Commerce. About 370 officials from relevant authorities of China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, as well as the ASEAN Secretariat, attended the negotiations, which last from June 24 to June 27. The Version 3.0 China-ASEAN FTA will further upgrade the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and ASEAN countries, said Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen at the opening ceremony. Efforts will be made to enhance China-ASEAN cooperation in the digital and green economy, as well as the supply and industrial chains, in a bid to boost the high-quality development of bilat

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Chinese, Zambian firms meet to discuss investment in energy sector

STORY: Chinese, Zambian firms meet to discuss investment in energy sector DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the banner 2. various of the seminar 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia 4. various of the seminar 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia 6. various of Peter Kapala 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PETER KAPALA, Zambian Minister of Energy 8. various of Zheng Chao 9. various of the seminar 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZHENG CHAO, Executive vice president of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products 11. various of the seminar STORYLINE: Representatives of 14 Chinese enterprises on Tuesday gathered in Lusaka, the Zambian capital, with their local counterparts to explore investment opportunities in the energy sector. They were meeting at a seminar on China-Zambia energy cooperation, which was organized by the Association of Chinese Corporat

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China Vice Commerce Minister Wang

China's Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen attends a press conference in Beijing on April 23, 2023.

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CHINA-BEIJING-COMMERCE-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(230302) -- BEIJING, March 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao (2nd L), Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen (2nd R), and assistant minister of commerce Chen Chunjiang (1st R) attend a press conference on building up confidence, making great efforts, and taking new steps for high-quality development of commerce held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Xu)

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Int'l investment in China jumps, displaying global confidence in Chinese economy

STORY: Int'l investment in China jumps, displaying global confidence in Chinese economy DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cityscape in China 2. various of technologies 3. various of cityscape in China 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETO ERNO, President of the Hungarian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 5. various of a port in China 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARKHOM TERMPITTAYAPAISITH, Minister of Finance of Thailand 7. various of cityscape and technologies 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XIQIANG, Executive Vice President, Nestle S.A. 9. various of cityscape STORYLINE: China's economy started the year of 2023 with a bang. Bustling streets and humming factories all have signaled the world's second-largest economy is set to see a faster-than-expected recovery this year. Observers have said being optimistic about the opportunities brought by China's strong revival, and believing the country will continue to power global economic growth, global investors h

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China, U.S. hold bilateral commerce, trade talks

BEIJING, China - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (L) shakes with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang (2nd from R) while U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker (2nd from L) shakes hands with Chinese Agriculture Minister Han Changfu (R) at a meeting of the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Dec. 20, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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China to send mission to Japan's disaster-hit areas

BEIJING, China - Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Fujio Cho (R), who led a Japanese business delegation to China, shakes hands with Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Fu Ziying in Beijing on Sept. 5, 2011. Fu told the delegation that China plans to send a mission to areas of northeastern Japan affected by the March earthquake and tsunami to support post-disaster reconstruction.

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Japan, Mexico to hold vice-ministerial talks on FTA

MEXICO CITY, Mexico - Angel Villalobos, Mexican vice minister of economy in charge of international commerce, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at his office on Feb. 20. He said that Japan and Mexico will hold vice-ministerial talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) around March 4 in Tokyo and that the ongoing negotiations are expected to wrap up soon.

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(1)Japan, China hold economic talks to promote trade

TOKYO, Japan - An Min (C), vice minister at the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, adjusts a flag at Japan-China economic talks in Tokyo on Oct. 31. The two countries will discuss ways to prevent trade disputes and promote bilateral economic relations.

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Japan, U.S. to mull ways of reviving tourism

WASHINGTON, United States - Jiro Hanyu (L), Japanese vice land, infrastructure and transport minister for international affairs, and Linda Conlin, U.S. assistant secretary of commerce for trade development, give a joint news conference in Washington on March 5. Japan and the United States agreed to create a public-private consultation body to tackle reviving Japanese tourism in the U.S., which has plunged in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Egypt, Saudi sign 7.7-bln-USD investment deals

STORY: Egypt, Saudi sign 7.7-bln-USD investment deals DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of Egypt and Saudi Arabia signing investment agreements 2. Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia Khaled bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih speaking 3. shots of a press conference 4. Mohamed Abdel-Fattah El-Masry, the vice-president of the Egyptian Federation for Commercial Chambers speaking 5. shots of a press conference STORYLINE: Egypt and Saudi Arabia signed 14 investment deals valued at 7.7 billion U.S. dollars in Cairo during the state visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the Egyptian government said Tuesday. The agreements covered the fields of food and pharmaceutical industries, infrastructure, renewable energy, green hydrogen, e-commerce, digital finance, and information services, said a government statement. Almost half of the agreements were signed with Ajlan and Bros, a Saudi conglomerate, one of which focuses on building a petrochemical s

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Tunisia, China celebrate handover of China-aided diplomatic academy

STORY: Tunisia, China celebrate handover of China-aided diplomatic academy DATELINE: April 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisian officials attending the online handover ceremony 2. various of the Tunisian Diplomatic Academy STORYLINE: Tunisia and China on Thursday celebrated via an online ceremony the handover of the newly built Tunisian Diplomatic Academy, a China-aided project. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has managed to complete the project with the highest standards and at the fastest speed, making positive contributions to deepening the friendly relations and practical cooperation between the two countries, said Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Qian Keming during the ceremony. China and Tunisia are natural partners in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road Initiative," and China is willing to join hands with Tunisia to move forward and seek common development, said Qian. For his part, Tunisian Minister of F

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Japan, U.S. to mull ways of reviving tourism

WASHINGTON, United States - Jiro Hanyu (L), Japanese vice land, infrastructure and transport minister for international affairs, and Linda Conlin, U.S. assistant secretary of commerce for trade development, give a joint news conference in Washington on March 5. Japan and the United States agreed to create a public-private consultation body to tackle reviving Japanese tourism in the U.S., which has plunged in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Japan, China hold talks on economic partnership

Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Yasumasa Nagamine (L) and Gao Yan, China's vice minister of commerce, shake hands ahead of vice ministerial-level talks on economic cooperation in Beijing on Dec. 11, 2015. The two nations are trying to lay the ground for their first ministerial meeting on the issue in about five and a half years in the spring of 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese vice commerce minister Wang

Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen (C) attends a press conference in Beijing on March 25, 2021.

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Chinese vice commerce minister Wang

Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen attends a press conference in Beijing on March 25, 2021.

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Chinese vice commerce minister Wang

Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen prepares to attend a press conference in Beijing on March 25, 2021.

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China to send mission to Japan's disaster-hit areas

BEIJING, China - Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Fujio Cho (R), who led a Japanese business delegation to China, shakes hands with Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Fu Ziying in Beijing on Sept. 5, 2011. Fu told the delegation that China plans to send a mission to areas of northeastern Japan affected by the March earthquake and tsunami to support post-disaster reconstruction. (Kyodo)

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Ohata urges China to normalize rare earth exports to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese trade minister Akihiro Ohata (C) shakes hands with Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Jiang Yaoping during a forum on stepping up bilateral cooperation on energy saving held in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2010. Ohata said he pressed Jiang to normalize stringent customs inspections on China's rare earth exports to Japan and avoid drastically reducing export quotas. (Kyodo)

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China's vice commerce minister

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 28, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Japan, China hold economic talks to promote trade

TOKYO, Japan - An Min (C), vice minister at the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, adjusts a flag at Japan-China economic talks in Tokyo on Oct. 31. The two countries will discuss ways to prevent trade disputes and promote bilateral economic relations. (Kyodo)

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China vice commerce minister

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen speaks at a press conference in Beijing on Nov. 6, 2019, following a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership summit in Thailand. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China vice commerce minister

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 18, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China vice commerce minister

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen (2nd from R) speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 18, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Release of China-U.S. trade report

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 2, 2019, about the country's trade dispute with the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Release of China-U.S. trade report

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 2, 2019, about the country's trade dispute with the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen speaks at a press conference in Beijing on March 9, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's Commerce Ministry press conference

Chinese Commerce Minister Zhong Shan (C) and Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen (R) attend a press conference in Beijing on March 9, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen speaks at a press conference in Beijing on March 9, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.S.-China trade talks in Beijing

Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jeffrey Gerrish leaves a hotel in Beijing on Feb. 12, 2019, for talks with Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's Vice Commerce Minister Wang

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen speaks at a press conference in Beijing on Nov. 23, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's State Council

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen (L) and Lian Weiliang, vice chairman of the State Council's National Development and Reform Commission, hold a press conference in Beijing on Sept. 25, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's vice commerce minister

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 28, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen

Photo shows Wang Shouwen, vice commerce minister of China, on June 28, 2018, in Beijing. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's vice finance minister and vice commerce minister

Chinese Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao (C) and Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen (R) attend a press conference in Beijing on April 4, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, Mexico to hold vice-ministerial talks on FTA

MEXICO CITY, Mexico - Angel Villalobos, Mexican vice minister of economy in charge of international commerce, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at his office on Feb. 20. He said that Japan and Mexico will hold vice-ministerial talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) around March 4 in Tokyo and that the ongoing negotiations are expected to wrap up soon. (Kyodo)