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17 Sep 2021

“Our strategy is to line up allies in a low-key manner and work on building consensus before pursuing any official application [to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)]. That way, things tend to happen smoothly as a matter of course. China, on the other hand, surprised the world when it moved to officially join the trade pact of 11 Pacific Rim countries, including Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan and New Zealand. Beijing's surprise bid for inclusion does not mean Taipei should feel pressured into making a parallel bid. There's no set timetable for inclusion after an official bid. There are certain procedures, and there has to be consensus from member countries that inclusion is appropriate.”

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Taiwan Minister of Economic Affairs
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