According to a comprehensive report by WorldWay: Gregory So, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of Hong Kong, stated that the commencement of negotiations marks an important milestone in Hong Kong's participation in regional economic integration. The conclusion of a free trade agreement between the two sides will promote mutual economic development and further strengthen Hong Kong's role as a regional trade hub, as well as a bridge for trade and investment between ASEAN and the Mainland.
The negotiations will cover topics such as the elimination or reduction of tariffs, rules of origin, liberalization of trade in services, the promotion and protection of investment, and cooperation on intellectual property rights.
ASEAN member states include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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