China and South Korea relax trade barriers

Published: 13-Nov-2014
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Korean cosmetics companies are expected to benefit from lower-tariff access to China

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China and South Korea have reportedly signed a bilateral free-trade agreement (FTA) that will give Korean companies enhanced access to China's market.

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