China and Switzerland Sign FTA Upgrade Protocol for Over 99% Zero-Tariff Trade
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China and Switzerland signed an upgrade protocol to their free trade agreement in Beijing on October 30. China's Ministry of Commerce announced the signing at a routine briefing on the 5th. The deal still requires both sides to complete domestic procedures before it takes effect. Once implemented, the ministry said, zero-tariff coverage would extend to more than 99 percent of bilateral trade, with higher market access in goods, services and investment. Swiss coffee, machine tools and watches would gain wider access to China, while Chinese sunflower seeds, vegetable oil and pet food would enter Switzerland at lower tariffs. The two sides also pledged to deepen cooperation in digital trade, competition, and trade and sustainable development.
Written with AI from the reporting · updated 11/5/2026
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中国和瑞士签署自贸协定升级议定书
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- China News Service · FinanceRelated fact: single sourceSource report revisedChina and Switzerland Sign FTA Upgrade Protocol, Over 99% of Bilateral Trade Products to Eventually Enjoy Zero Tariffs
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China's Ministry of Commerce announced on November 5 that China and Switzerland signed an upgraded free trade agreement protocol in Beijing on October 30. After implementation, the two sides will achieve higher-level market access in goods, services, and investment, with zero-tariff products covering over 99% of bilateral trade. Swiss coffee, machine tools, and watches will gain broader access to China, while Chinese oilseeds, vegetable oil, and pet food will enjoy preferential tariffs in Switzerland. Both sides will also deepen cooperation in digital trade, competition, and trade and sustainable development.
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