Follow-on components of ECFA, including deals on trade in goods, services, and investment, have yet to be completed.

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China's commerce ministry said it was pleased the ECFA had taken effect.

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" The ECFA will contain some provisions to "make sure the financial order in this country will not be disrupted as a result.

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The ECFA talks began only in January.

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