Abstract: In recent years, with the rapid development of the economic globalization and integration, there appear a large number of the regional trade arrangements focusing on FTA. And many countries shift their key policies of economy and trade from WTO to FTA, especially when the WTO Doha Round negotiations hit a snag. As a new platform or instrument, FTA also promotes reform and development by way of its openingup. Since the late 1990s, various East Asia countries have laid emphasis on the FTA negotiation and its role. And these years witness a lively negotiating atmosphere. In view of the situation, it is significant to have an understanding of the process of the East Asia FTA negotiation and its problem, and go further, from the perspective of law, to find the solution.

Key words: FTA, negotiation process, dilemma, solution, East Asia