Economic security

China to begin negotiations with Russia-led economic union 

China and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will start negotiations on an economic partnership agreement (EPA) as soon as possible, Chinese Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said in Russia this weekend.

“During the EPA talks, the two sides will align their rules, mechanisms and cooperation areas,” said the minister, adding that they will give full play to the roles of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a link and a platform.