China 'optimistic' about FTA talks with Japan, S. Korea
Nov 19, 2012
China, Japan, and South Korea are expected to agree on the launch of three-way free trade talks at a summit in the Cambodian capital this week, Beijing's foreign ministry spokesman said Sunday."I am optimistic the three parties can reach a consensus to commence the negotiations," Qin Gang told reporters in Phnom Penh where leaders of the three nations will attend an East Asia Summit from Monday.Qin said trade ministers were likely to hold a trilateral meeting on the matter on the sidelines of th