BANGKOK -- Sixteen Asia-Pacific countries, including China, India and Japan, on Monday gave up on sealing a historic trade pact this year.
India blocks agreement; talks pushed to next year in blow for trade-war-weary China

The RCEP talks are expected to continue next year, but some political analysts and economists fear it may be difficult to regain momentum. © Reuters
BANGKOK -- Sixteen Asia-Pacific countries, including China, India and Japan, on Monday gave up on sealing a historic trade pact this year.