Hugh Stephens, Distinguished Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Oct 11, 2018
The conclusion of the USMCA on September 10 revealed a few hidden surprises, including Article 32.10, the “non-market clause” demanded by the U.S. This provision is egregious, unprecedented, and likely to be repeated by the U.S. in future negotiations with other trading partners.
Tian Feilong, Associate Professor, the Law School of Beihang University
Oct 09, 2018
China stands for multilateralism, and against Trumpism.
Oct 08, 2018
China's central bank announced measures to lower financing costs and spur growth amid concerns over the country's economy.
Richard Javad Heydarian, Professorial Chairholder in Geopolitics, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Oct 03, 2018
Though trade diversions from the Sino-American trade war have benefited some Asian nations, much of the region, so far, has greeted it with trepidation. There is increasing worry about the unintended consequences not only for regional trade linkages, where China plays a pivotal role, but also the decades-long cold peace in Asia, which is looking increasingly fragile.
Martin Wolf, Chief economics commentator at the Financial Times
Oct 03, 2018
It would not be hard for Beijing to offset a loss of demand in a trade war with the US.
Dan Steinbock, Founder, Difference Group
Oct 02, 2018
As the international community is becoming more aware of the threat the U.S.-Sino trade war poses to global growth, what was originally a bilateral tariff conflict is spreading across regions.
Ding Yifan, China Forum Expert and Deputy Director of China Development Research Center
Sep 28, 2018
Why have the US tariffs had the opposite effect to the one intended?
Andrew Sheng, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Global Institute at the University of Hong Kong
Xiao Geng, Director of Institute of Policy and Practice at Shenzhen Finance Institute, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sep 28, 2018
In light of growing uncertainty toward the neoliberal economic infrastructure, Chinese economic reforms could defuse the tension threatening this system.
Sara Hsu, Visiting Scholar at Fudan University
Sep 28, 2018
American clothing retail companies and consumers are preparing to feel the pain of Trump's latest round of tariffs. If the tit for tat tariffs continue, apparel and textiles will be placed even more squarely in the crosshairs. This could be a defining moment for American companies that have struggled to stay afloat amidst increasing competition from online clothing retailers.
Sep 27, 2018
China says it would cut import tariffs on numerous non-US goods, a major backward step in its trade war with the U.S.
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