Yes, it has been 18 years since we started, but there were large gaps when we were not actually negotiating because China was focused on its accession to the WTO.
On October 18th, 2012. See this statement in context.
On October 18th, 2012. See this statement in context.
October 18th, 2012 / 5:20 p.m.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Trade Policy and Negotiations Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Yes, it has been 18 years since we started, but there were large gaps when we were not actually negotiating because China was focused on its accession to the WTO.
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