The CPTPP trade bloc has sidestepped both Taiwan and China's applications to join, inviting Costa Rica to become its next member instead.
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00:00Taiwan's trade negotiator says it's disappointed with a lack of progress on its bid to join
00:06a major regional trade bloc.
00:08That's after the bloc's commission bypassed both Taiwan and China's applications at this
00:13year's meeting.
00:14Instead, the CPTPP invited Costa Rica to become its next member.
00:19Both Taiwan and China have sought to join the group since 2021.
00:24Taiwan has urged existing members not to let politics play a role in who they invite to
00:28join.
00:29The seven current members also belong to a separate Asia-Pacific bloc where China plays
00:34a major role.
00:35But Canada's trade minister says the CPTPP still has an open attitude to newcomers.