China’s Trade Figures for June Appear “Grim”
Low demand for China’s products in the West and rising labor costs are home weigh down on exports.
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Lew Sees Chinese Willingness to Reform, Urges Haste
America’s treasury secretary expects economic reforms in China, if not at the pace he would like.
China, Taiwan Ink Service Trade Agreement
Commerce between Taiwan and the mainland receives a major boost with expanded trade access.
EU Risks Escalating Trade Dispute with China
The European Commission intends to lodge another trade complaint against China.
China, India Vie for Myanmar’s Energy Resources
The rivalry between Asia’s two major powers in Burma is a competition for access to oil and gas.
Germany Pledges Support for China in Trade Dispute
Germany agrees with China that its solar panels shouldn’t be kept off the European market.
China Seen Persuading North Korea to Resume Nuclear Talks
A senior military official says North Korea is willing to resume dialogue after a meeting in Beijing.
India Poised to Be China’s New Engine for Growth
Having soured relations with neighboring Japan, China cannot afford to alienate Asia’s other major economy.
Seeking Deescalation, China Puts Pressure on Korean Ally
What use is a buffer state if it forces deeper American involvement in Northeast Asia?
Calculated Political Tension at China-India Mountain Border
China might be fueling the border dispute to discourage India’s assertive foreign policy.
China’s Investment in Europe Continues to Rise
Chinese investors see opportunities despite, or because of, Europe’s debt woes.
North Korea Offers Start Dialogue If Sanctions Lifted
Pyongyang says it is willing to resume dialogue if the allies end their threats of “nuclear war.”
India, Vietnam Emerging as China Alternatives
Export-driven businesses are struggling to stay in China when competitors emerge.
Taiwan’s Defense Review Consciously Vague
It would be unwise for the island to communicate its military plans to China.
China’s Xi, American Secretary Discuss Currency, Korea
China’s new paramount leader meets with American treasury secretary Jack Lew.