Berne, Switzerland (AFP) May 26, 2013
Applauded by Switzerland's business sector, the country's free-trade deal with China is heavy with symbolism, coming as Beijing locks horns with the European Union in a raft of commercial disputes. The staunchly non-EU Swiss inked a preliminary accord Friday during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's first visit to Europe since taking the helm in March's once-in-a-decade power transfer. The fin Reported by Energy Daily 2 hours ago.
Applauded by Switzerland's business sector, the country's free-trade deal with China is heavy with symbolism, coming as Beijing locks horns with the European Union in a raft of commercial disputes. The staunchly non-EU Swiss inked a preliminary accord Friday during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's first visit to Europe since taking the helm in March's once-in-a-decade power transfer. The fin Reported by Energy Daily 2 hours ago.