Direct trade stands at less than $10 million a year.

But until recently it had no direct trade links to China.

That approach has tax advantages over a direct trade sale.

Players can also invite each other to conduct a direct trade.

But after the opening of direct trade links with the mainland, this week has been different.

As the minister pointed out, direct trade and helping the economy of the north would assist in a political settlement.

Business leaders are also pressing him to lift a ban on direct trade and transportation links with China.

The third system involved direct trade between the Indian and Chinese coasts.

China wanted to see some reference to the possibility of direct trade - currently banned by Taiwanese law.

Mongolimpex, an organization set up to facilitate direct trade with foreign countries, was formed in September 1989.

Tremendous profits were to be obtained for anyone who could achieve a direct trade connection with Asia.

A bill before Congress would bar all direct trade with South Africa.

Other alternatives include direct trade sanctions, multilateral enforcement, and voluntary standards.

Until now, direct trade between North and South Korea has been prohibited.

Formerly there was direct trade between both, and fishermen from both islands used to visit each other.

Taipei maintains a ban on direct trade and transportation links with the mainland.

Analysts said the government would probably also open direct trade and transportation links with the mainland if the political atmosphere between the two sides improved.

Certain Kerma towns served to centralize agricultural products and direct trade.

This changed after the Bourbon reforms during the second half of the 18th century when direct trade with Spain was allowed.

A chief advantage of these direct trades is that - like computer-based trading - they save on commissions.

It also forced large amounts of direct trade between European merchants and Chinese civilians.

"We have very little direct trade with Curtana.

It was once thought that this was direct trade but it is now believed to have been indirect.

Despite bans on direct trade, Taiwan businessmen are making substantial investments in China.

The remaining shares trade on regional exchanges or in direct trades by broker-dealers and market makers.