Posted by chinaman > 2018-11-17 14:03 | Report Abuse

Dr M is right. sometimes, no deal is much better than lopsided deal. Same with US-Sino trade war. I believe China is ok with no deal, won't budge with any US's unreasonable threat. Same with BREXIT, no deal is much better than too much concession to Euro for the sake of an unfair deal.

Posted by qqq3 > 2018-11-17 14:23 | Report Abuse

I have no idea which are the controversial clauses in the RCEP.....somebody should high light it.......

Posted by chinaman > 2018-11-17 14:28 | Report Abuse

Let me make a big guess. It must have to do with protectionist measures on our national cars. Dr M sure reject free competition in this area since 3rd national car in plan.

Posted by chinaman > 2018-11-17 14:33 | Report Abuse

Among all participants in the RCEP, one nation which stands in stark contrast is India. India with the highest import tariff, local protectionist measures in everything join free trade??? You must be kidding. wakaka

Posted by chinaman > 2018-11-17 14:34 | Report Abuse

How many local MY corp. si kiao kiao in India?? Mudajaya is one of the victims...wakaka

Posted by chinaman > 2018-11-17 14:36 | Report Abuse

Look at India's tariff on our palm oil. Everyone only condemn US but over-look India's crazy tariff...Now, palm oil ind. also almost dying already. wakaka

Posted by chinaman > 2018-11-17 14:40 | Report Abuse

Europe always talk about free trade but do otherwise. Look at his super subsidy on local rapeseed oil by condemning our palm oil substainability. All these US, Europe...cakap tak serupa bikin one. wakaka

Posted by qqq3 > 2018-11-17 14:48 | Report Abuse

well...this RCEP got no USA.....even better because USA cannot be trusted......they change every thing each time they change President......

Posted by chinaman > 2018-11-17 14:52 | Report Abuse

If India sign, can all palm oil enter with zero tariff? very unlikely as India use tariff to tackle slump of INR. we can bet India will pull out at the end. wakaka

Posted by qqq3 > 2018-11-17 14:53 | Report Abuse

so if nobody wants free trade....no need RCEP talks la.......

Posted by chinaman > 2018-11-17 15:00 | Report Abuse

AU is taking legal action against India due to latter's subsidy for cane growers causing worldwide slump in sugar price. wakaka

Posted by qqq3 > 2018-11-17 15:14 | Report Abuse

I think Malaysia should sign FTA with China....forget about the rest.....

Posted by chinaman > 2018-11-17 15:16 | Report Abuse

After demonise China, small potato nation now want to befriend again? muka tebal. wakaka

Posted by qqq3 > 2018-11-17 15:19 | Report Abuse

China Malaysia friend friend....no problem

Posted by qqq3 > 2018-11-17 15:20 | Report Abuse

China Malaysia friend friend....no problem

but not Najib style which is corruption and 2 useless pipelines and useless ECR......

Posted by chinaman > 2018-11-17 15:27 | Report Abuse

Anyway, must teach this small potato a lesson. quoted Sin PM, Lee Hsien Loong; Come to certain stage, one may have to make a difficult choice btn USA and China. Wish nation all the best taking side with US. wakaka

Posted by qqq3 > 2018-11-17 15:29 | Report Abuse

singapore will go with USA...
Malaysia can go with China.

Posted by chinaman > 2018-11-17 15:31 | Report Abuse

Below my personal view: Bullish on RMB long term, Bearish on USD long term (OVER PRINTING LIKE BANANA TREE money).....if small potato choose wrong side, we're looking for death. wakaka