Terrific push for trade

Easier customs, facilitation pacts, FTAs, MoUs... China's growth pursuit gets a fresh set of teeth

High growth-minded China is turning its economic spotlight on trade again, after sustained emphasis on supply-side reform.

Cuts to overcapacity in certain sectors and rationalization of companies in key industries are still important. But the country will also help with more negotiations on trade facilitation agreements with foreign countries, including Canada and Israel, according to officials.