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Dominic Giannini

SHOCKING: Minor economic hit forecast in china trade pact push - You Need To See This

China is lobbying to join a multi-country trade pact that includes Australia. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia backing China to join a regional free trade agreement would be a slight drain on its economy, research says.

Beijing has asked for Canberra's backing to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and wants members to block a bid by Taiwan.

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