In this context, it is important to observe not only which countries are included in a regional framework, but also which countries are excluded from it.
This paper analyzes the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) from two angles: (i) control of membership and (ii) control of agenda.
Organized by SELA and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), this forum will take place in Zhengzhou, China, on August 17 and 18, 2026. The event aims to enhance economic connectivity and foster shared prosperity through high-level strategic dialogue.
The bilateral investment instruments with both nations continue to provide robust legal certainty for investors and foster strategic projects, marking 24 and 9 years of entry into force, respectively.
Having surpassed two decades since the signing of the agreement, bilateral trade concluded 2025 with a total exchange of USD 6.801 billion.
