Cross-strait negotiations on merchandise trade to happen soon

Taiwan and China are expected to resume negotiations on reaching a merchandise trade agreement by the end of August, amid hopes of catching up with similar progress made between the mainland and South Korea, which are scheduled to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of 2014, officials said Friday.

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