An Upgrade in Free Trade – China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Upgrade Protocol Comes into Force

The China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Upgrade Protocol has come into force on 16 October 2019 (except for the articles relating to Rules of Origin, which will come into force from 1 January 2020) (the "Upgrade Protocol"). The Upgrade Protocol seeks to enhance the trade and investment linkages between China and Singapore. In this Client Update, we look at the key features of the Upgrade Protocol and its potential impact on trade and business between the two countries.