HONG KONG -- China's unexpected move on Monday to apply to join a fledging global digital trade pact even as the country tightens up cross-border data flows has raised questions about its intentions.
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China applies to join digital trade pact with Singapore and NZ
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Chinese President Xi Jinping surprised observers by announcing on Sunday that his country would seek to join DEPA.
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