Will the US-China Trade War End Soon?
Washington must reflect carefully about the present unstable international situation and about the deteriorating socio-economic and volatile political condition into which the US has fallen.
Sep 6, 2021
COVID-19 Origin Tracing and US Cowboy Diplomacy
US should come out of this mindset of witch-hunting and working to strengthen cooperation.
Aug 30, 2021Trade Dialogue Resumption Signals Greater US-China Stability
China has persistently acted as a defender of open multilateral trade and will subsequently strive to cooperate with Washington. These phone calls thus mark the start of something constructive, meaningful and hopefully fruitful – all of which have been lacking for years.
Jun 15, 2021
Mnuchin Proposing New Trade Negotiations: A Turnaround or a Tactic?
United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin sent a proposal to China on September 12, seeking the initiation of a new round of trade negotiations. Gao Feng, spokesman of China’s Ministry of Commerce, responded the following day that China had received the proposal and welcomes talks. Beijing and Washington are now working out the negotiation details. Escalating trade conflict is not in line with interests of either party, Gao emphasized. Since the trade war was first waged by the US in July, the US has already levied tariffs on $50bn of Chinese products, while China has retaliated with measures worth an equivalent amount. Now, Trump’s government is considering a duty increase on $200bn of Chinese products. With these factors in mind, how should we interpret the signal for talks the US has sent out at this crucial time? Does it indicate a turnaround? Increasing Domestic Pressure on Trump’s Government From running a presidential election campaign to taking office, Trump has always held a tough position on trade issues. He has placed the blame for US trade imbalances on other countries, saying they take advantage of the US. Hence, by bearing the torch of trade protectionism, Trump has shaped himself in the image of a strongman who fears no international pressure and always safeguards US interests. This image has won […]
Sep 17, 2018
$200bn! Will the Proposed Extreme Tariff Pressure on China Work?
It is not hard to find cases where the United States unilaterally imposed pressure on China on issues such as human rights, Tibet or Taiwan. These problems have all ultimately been settled, but never by means of China making one-sided concessions.
Aug 24, 2018
What is Behind US ‘Irrational’ Actions in the Trade War
President Trump’s administration, by introducing tariffs against China, is directly acting to reduce the living standards of the US population.
Aug 17, 2018
The Chinese View: Ten Truths about U.S.-China Trade
The American people need to hear the truth about U.S.-China trade, instead of Trump’s charges of bad faith. Despite what the president says, trade between our nations is free and fair, and these 10 points explain why.
Aug 7, 2018
Will the Trade War Hit the Chinese Economy in H2?
How is China’s GDP doing in the first half? Is the Sino-US trade war damaged China’s economy? Are there any risks and challenges in the H2?
Jul 19, 2018
China Needs Confidence and Resolve in Face of Trade War
In the course of development, China will undoubtedly be confronted with various challenges, but we must not complain, knowing that with confidence and resolve we can achieve our goals.
Jun 21, 2018
The EU Role in the Sino-US “Trade War”
It is suspected that Trump’s tariff measures are intended to launch a “trade war” against China. If so, what role will the EU play?
Apr 3, 2018
The Trade War Threat Starts with American “Civil War”
The US government has been mired in chaos since Donald Trump came into power. It seems that the United States is preparing to launch a “civil war” rather than a trade war.
Mar 26, 2018
An Unfair Accusation – Trump Misrepresents the Facts of China-U.S. Trade
The trade imbalance between China and the United States is becoming a tool for Washington to pursue its “America First” objective. Is the trade imbalance really unfair to the United States? Is it fair to judge the trade relationship simply on the basis of surplus or deficit?
Feb 23, 2018