Taiwan applies to join Pacific trade deal days after China

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TAIPEI — Taiwan has applied to join a major trans-Pacific trade deal, officials confirmed on Thursday (Sept 23), days after China said it also wanted to become a member of the agreement.

 

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You got it wrong. China applied to join after Taiwan. Taiwan has been negotiating for membership with individual countries before China. China wants in to thwart Taiwan’s efforts, just like the WHO - Taiwan official sources.

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