China, Cambodia Sign FTA

China and Colombia signed their free trade agreement about three months after concluding negotiations (see 2007200012), an Oct. 12 Chinese news release said, according to an unofficial translation. The agreement contains provisions on rules of origin, customs procedures, technical trade barriers and phytosanitary measures, China said. The deal will also eliminate tariffs on most Chinese and Cambodian products and establishes an “electronic network” to digitally transmit certificates of origin to speed up customs clearances.