Geo-economics

An expert explains: What is RCEP, the world’s biggest trade deal?

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha shake hands at the 3rd Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) summit in Bangkok, Thailand

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership ... what it is and how it differs from other trade deals. Image: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Kate Whiting
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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RCEP members are also in the CPTPP. Image: Brookings
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