How do We Close the Trade Imbalance?

September 13 , 2017

In his view, there are two ways in which to reduce the trade imbalance: China reduces exports to the U.S. or the U.S. increases exports to China. Professor Lau advocates for the latter.

China-U.S. Trade

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BRICS: Encountering Headwinds
BRICS: Encountering Headwinds
September 20 , 2017
He Yafei dissects President Xi’s speech on BRICS having encountered “headwinds of varying intensity” and what it means both internally and externally for these countries moving forward.

September 20, 2017

BRICS: Encountering Headwinds
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Entering the “Post-America Era”
Entering the “Post-America Era”
September 20 , 2017
“The world is entering a post-America era,” says He Yafei. With BRICS changing the global governance landscape, He Yafei delves into this new concept and explains the characteristics of such an era.

September 20, 2017

Entering the “Post-America Era”
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BRICS Plus
BRICS Plus
September 20 , 2017
BRICS is now at a critical juncture after a significant timespan from conception to international entity. Will this organization be accepting new members in the near future?

September 20, 2017

BRICS Plus
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Will China’s Debt be a Problem?
Will China’s Debt be a Problem?
September 13 , 2017
Professor Lau shares his insights on public debt and corporate debt in relation to the argument that China should reduce its debt in order to avoid a major drag on economic growth.

Lawrence Lau September 13, 2017

Will China’s Debt be a Problem?
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Possibility of a Trade War?
Possibility of a Trade War?
September 13 , 2017
There have been a myriad of talks about the possibility of war, specifically a trade war and the gains and losses of such a prospect. Would the Trump administration trigger a trade war and what could that entail for the two nations?

Lawrence Lau September 13, 2017

Possibility of a Trade War?
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Bilateral Investment Treaty
Bilateral Investment Treaty
September 13 , 2017
Professor Lau outlines the benefits of a Bilateral Investment Treaty that includes a “mutual protection of investment” and “negative list.”

Lawrence Lau September 13, 2017

Bilateral Investment Treaty
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Why are There Trade Deficit Discrepancies?
Why are There Trade Deficit Discrepancies?
September 13 , 2017
Professor Lau discusses his research on the bilateral trade deficit and argues that the current deficit based on U.S. data of $367.4 billion is actually closer to $132.7 billion.

Lawrence Lau September 13, 2017

Why are There Trade Deficit Discrepancies?
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Trade Benefits Both Sides
Trade Benefits Both Sides
September 13 , 2017
Trump’s rhetoric and campaign platform on trade has become a contentious issue. Professor Lau explains the significance of Sino-American trade.

Lawrence Lau September 13, 2017

Trade Benefits Both Sides

How do We Close the Trade Imbalance?

BRICS: Encountering Headwinds

Entering the “Post-America Era”

BRICS Plus

Will China’s Debt be a Problem?

Possibility of a Trade War?

Bilateral Investment Treaty

Why are There Trade Deficit Discrepancies?

Trade Benefits Both Sides