Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. China 4. India 5. Japan 6. USA Which of the above are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN?
- A1, 2, 4 and 5
- B3, 4, 5 and 6
- C1, 3, 4 and 5Correct
- D2, 3, 4 and 6
Explanation
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) has established Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with several key dialogue partners. These are often referred to as ASEAN Plus One FTAs, and include:
Australia: Part of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA). Canada: While Canada has engagement with ASEAN, it is not currently one of ASEAN's established 'free-trade partners' in the same comprehensive way as the others listed, though discussions for an FTA are ongoing. China: Part of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA). India: Part of the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA). Japan: Part of the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP). USA: The United States does not have a comprehensive free trade agreement with ASEAN as a bloc, although it has bilateral trade agreements with individual ASEAN member states. Therefore, among the given options, Australia, China, India, and Japan are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN.

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