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Services Negotiation under the Protocol to Upgrade the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement
Treaty Type:
Bilateral/Plurilateral
Common Name:
Responsible Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Administering Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Treaty Summary:
As part of the Protocol to Upgrade the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (China FTA Upgrade), New Zealand and China have agreed to a ‘negative list’ negotiation within two years of entry into force of the Protocol (which entered into force 7 April 2022), including for the existing schedules of commitments to be converted into a ‘negative list’ framework. This format provides exporters with a simple way to determine how obligations in Services Chapter may apply to their areas of business in China’s market. Under the ‘negative list’ approach, Parties commit to provide market access except in those areas where restrictions are listed in services schedules.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Progress
Negotiation Status:
Not yet started. Likely to commence Q2-Q3 2023.
Organisation:
Is Signed By NZ:
No
Signature Date:
Ratified or Signed:
No
Requires Ratification:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
Information about required Legislation:
Impacts on Maori:
Further negotiations on trade in services commitments are unlikely to have a significant impact on Māori interests. However, Services exporters, which includes Māori businesses, will benefit from the greater transparency and ease of understanding that the negative list’ scheduling approach entails.
Impacts on Stakeholders:
Consultation will take place before negotiations begin.
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