"#China has no hope of being accepted into a major regional trade pact in the near term, the Australian government has signalled, as members prepare to welcome the #UK into the fold this weekend."

No chance China will join Pacific #TradePact in near term, #Australia warns | #CPTPP | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/15/no-chance-china-will-join-pacific-trade-pact-in-near-term-australia-warns