Despite the high profile rejection of the MoneyGram acquisition, Beijing’s limits on capital controls have demonstrably killed more deals than U.S. national security concerns. Though China’s concern is understandable, it simply does not hold up to factual scrutiny that Beijing is targeted any more than other countries.

President Trump’s long-held views and campaign words signify heavy political pressure to shrink the U.S. trade deficit. Additional and unprecedented steps will be taken in 2018, primarily directed at China. But the trade deficit, especially the bilateral Sino-American deficit, may not budge.

The imposition of so-called safeguard tariffs on imports of solar panels and washing machines under Section 201 of the US Trade Act is directed mainly at China and South Korea.

Trump’s national security team is reported at looking at options to counter the threat of China spying on U.S. phone calls that include the government building a super-fast 5G wireless network.

Serious effort is needed to bridge the trust gap between the U.S. and China.

Trade and foreign direct investment mushroomed in the ensuing years until today, when economic ties form the very foundation of the Sino-U.S. relationship. It began with President Bush’s vision and leadership 25 years ago.

Chinese inventors received 28% more patents between 2016-2017, Increase in innovation is part of Chinese government strategy.

East West Bank CEO Dominic Ng pinpoints future opportunities for Hollywood-China cooperation.

The China-US Focus team has launched a new microsite that explores the trade relationship between China and the United States, including the remarkable benefits US-China trade offers.

The trade deals signed during Trump’s recent visit to China represent a step in the right direction, but they won’t alter trade dynamics between the two countries.