Time right for Taiwan, Japan to talk regional trade pact

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said Thursday that the timing is right for Taiwan and Japan to talk about the self-ruled island's bid to join a multinational trade agreement in which Japan plays a leading role.Noting that Japan is Taiwan's third-largest trading partner and Taiwan is Japan's fourth-largest trading partner, Tsai said, "At a time of global economic recession, now is a good time for Taiwan and Japan to discuss Taiwan's admission to the CPTPP."She was referring to the 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, which came into force late last y…READ FULL ARTICLE