More needs to be done to promote trading bloc

Media professionals and think tank experts on Sunday called for stronger implementation strategies and broader public outreach to maximize the benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world's largest free trade agreement.

Speaking at a sub-forum of the 2025 RCEP Media & Think Tank Forum in Haikou, Hainan province, participants noted that while the agreement has boosted economic integration since taking effect in January 2022, challenges remain in adoption and public awareness.

The RCEP includes 15 Asia-Pacific nations and covers approximately one-third of the global GDP and population.