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U.S.-China trade talks
What Did the US Give up to Restart Trade Talks With China?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Washington compromised on more than Huawei.
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Understanding the US-China Trade Disconnect
July 10, 2019
Understanding the US-China Trade Disconnect
Without evidence that its basic economic system will fail, talks will not force China to change its development path.
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Understanding the US-China Trade Disconnect
Xi-Trump Talks: Post-Osaka Outlook
July 02, 2019
Xi-Trump Talks: Post-Osaka Outlook
Insights from James Green.
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Xi-Trump Talks: Post-Osaka Outlook
Why the US-China Trade Negotiations Are Stuck
May 18, 2019
Why the US-China Trade Negotiations Are Stuck
The problem centers on the most mistranslated word in the Chinese language: guanxi.
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Why the US-China Trade Negotiations Are Stuck
US Moves Toward Tariff Hikes on Another $300 Billion in Chinese Goods
May 14, 2019
US Moves Toward Tariff Hikes on Another $300 Billion in Chinese Goods
The trade war truce is officially dead, despite continuing negotiations toward an elusive deal.
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US Moves Toward Tariff Hikes on Another $300 Billion in Chinese Goods
Although Unhappy With US Sanctions on Iran, China Won’t Fall Out With Washington
April 25, 2019
Although Unhappy With US Sanctions on Iran, China Won’t Fall Out With Washington
The White House vows to bring Iran’s oil exports to zero and China is Iran’s largest crude oil customer.
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Although Unhappy With US Sanctions on Iran, China Won’t Fall Out With Washington
US Officials Arrive in China for Yet Another Round of Trade Talks
March 29, 2019
US Officials Arrive in China for Yet Another Round of Trade Talks
An earlier end-of-March target for a final deal has fallen by the wayside, but discussions continue.
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US Officials Arrive in China for Yet Another Round of Trade Talks
Stocks Surge on US Decision to Postpone China Tariff Hike
February 27, 2019
Stocks Surge on US Decision to Postpone China Tariff Hike
Markets shot up as prospects for a U.S.-China trade deal grow.
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Stocks Surge on US Decision to Postpone China Tariff Hike
China Ready to Reach a Trade Deal With US
February 20, 2019
China Ready to Reach a Trade Deal With US
China’s attitude toward U.S.-China trade talks switched from belligerence to silence and now to optimism.
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China Ready to Reach a Trade Deal With US
Don’t Expect a US-China Trade Breakthrough By March 1
February 17, 2019
Don’t Expect a US-China Trade Breakthrough By March 1
Xi knows he can wait until he gets a chance to meet with Trump face-to-face again.
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Don’t Expect a US-China Trade Breakthrough By March 1
Why the US Needs a China Specialist at Trade Talks in Beijing
February 13, 2019
Why the US Needs a China Specialist at Trade Talks in Beijing
Like Go, the rules of negotiations with China are simple – but the strategy is infinitely complex.
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Why the US Needs a China Specialist at Trade Talks in Beijing
Trump’s State of The Union: What Wasn’t Said on China Spoke the Loudest
February 07, 2019
Trump’s State of The Union: What Wasn’t Said on China Spoke the Loudest
The U.S. president barely mentioned China in his address before Congress—and that spoke volumes.
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Trump’s State of The Union: What Wasn’t Said on China Spoke the Loudest
As US-China Prepare for Next Trade Talks, Trump-Xi Meeting Remains Uncertain
February 07, 2019
As US-China Prepare for Next Trade Talks, Trump-Xi Meeting Remains Uncertain
The U.S. treasury secretary says there are no plans for Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to meet -- yet.
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As US-China Prepare for Next Trade Talks, Trump-Xi Meeting Remains Uncertain
China Plays Down Liu He’s Meeting With Trump
February 04, 2019
China Plays Down Liu He’s Meeting With Trump
Not a single piece of news about this significant meeting has been broadcast by China’s TV stations.
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China Plays Down Liu He’s Meeting With Trump
Huawei’s Legal Woes and Tech ’Decoupling’ Between China and the West
February 04, 2019
Huawei’s Legal Woes and Tech ’Decoupling’ Between China and the West
Huawei is just the beginning in a longer-term decoupling between the West and China.
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Huawei’s Legal Woes and Tech ’Decoupling’ Between China and the West
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Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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