Feb 19, 2020

While receptive to proposals that are in line with its economic reform and opening-up agenda, the country cannot be expected to embrace rule changes that undermine ore parts of its successful economic model.

Feb 03, 2020

The road to trade peace is treacherous, especially since most of the obligations under phase one are one-sided and place China at a disadvantage. But tariffs are becoming less useful as leverage for the United States in the face of Chinese economic resilience.

Dec 12, 2019

Expectations and requirements are different kettles of fish. A country is only obliged to honor the terms laid out in its accession agreement.

Nov 22, 2019

Trashing favorable treatment for rising countries in the WTO would be unconscionable.

Nov 19, 2019

This is no stunt designed to blunt criticism of China’s trade policy. The country seeks joint development in a bid to foster a better future for mankind.

Sep 06, 2019

The Trump administration's attempts to decouple China-U.S. economic ties equates to dangerous market distortion – driving unnecessary dislocation, inefficiencies and global trade disruption. Such measures will harm both Chinese and U.S. economies in the near- and longer-term and contribute to a less open and more divided world.

Aug 26, 2019

President Trump’s most recent threat to leave the WTO has caught worldwide attention. Would removing itself from the organization be beneficial for the United States, or is it just a bluff?

Aug 23, 2019

"In its desperate attempt to keep China inferior to the US, the US may be unable to resist the temptation to capitalize on its dominant position in the international financial system."

Aug 23, 2019

With the US’s new classification of China as a “currency manipulator,” the question arises: is such a designation accurate? Could it lead to success for the Trump Administration, or will it only serve as an irritator that will open up a new fight with China?

Aug 09, 2019

The U.S.’s accusations about forced technology transfer are unfounded, and China has taken active steps to reinforce foreign investors’ confidence. It seems the accusations may be another way to extract concessions from China.