U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Issues Annual Report
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, established by Congress in 2000, issued its annual report today, along with recommendations for Congress related to trade and other issues.
Tai Talks U.S.-China Trade Relations
At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke about various aspects of U.S. trade policy, including U.S.-China trade relations.
Australian, Chinese Officials Hint at Compromise on Trade Conflict
Recent statements by Australian and Chinese officials may indicate an effort on both sides to tone down the rhetoric and look for solutions to Australia-China trade tensions that have escalated in recent years, but whether a resolution can be found remains to be seen.
Xi and Biden Meet in Bali, Agree to Keep Conversation Channel Open
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden met in Bali today for over three hours, the first in-person meeting between the two since Biden was elected. The two leaders talked about the economic relationship, human rights, Taiwan, and regional and global issues. No resolution of any
Chinese Leader Stresses Regional Integration in Recent Meetings, as U.S. Also Plays Up its Relations with the Region
In his recent meetings with leaders of ASEAN and eastern neighbors, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang emphasized the importance of regional integration and supply chains, making use of both current and proposed frameworks. This happened in the same week when the Biden administration also tried to elevate its relationship with countries
China and Tanzania Sign Agreements on Trade, Loans and Infrastructure
Last week, China announced that it would grant zero tariffs on imports from Tanzania, along with nine other Least Developed Countries, covering 98% of items in the tariff schedule. This came after a high-level meeting between the two countries earlier this month, where China made promises on trade, loans,
European Commission Pushes Member States on 5G
Last week, European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager raised the issue of compliance by EU Member States with rules on 5G networks that would restrict Chinese producers such as Huawei.