There is an emerging pattern in China’s approach as it engages in various fronts in the world stage. While officially it portrays itself as being professional, however its true colors become apparent as it seeks to impose its will that… Read More ›
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Compliance on Intellectual Property remains a sticky issue with China
Theft of intellectual property has been a touchy issue with Beijing: with allegations that it forces companies to hand over intellectual property as a price of doing business in the country to outright theft of software and ideas from U.S…. Read More ›
Probes by the European Union and the U.S. push China to crackdown on violators of intellectual property
China has sought so portray its crackdown on violators of U.S. & European intellectual property as its independent decision. China’s markets are famous for cheap knock offs of well-known European and U.S. brands for a tenth of their asking price…. Read More ›
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross prepares the ground for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China this November
With the Trump Administration’s focus on rebalancing trade ties, China is likely to face greater pressure on opening up its economy and reviewing its trade practices. During his recent visit to China, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has made it… Read More ›
The Japanese Yen and the Euro are rising against the USD following Pyongyang’s testing its nuclear device
Although North Korea’s move have seen many investors moving to Japanese assets, many investors worry that in the event of an actual war, these very assets may lose their shine. With North Korea raising the ante, gold, the Japanese yen,… Read More ›
Uneasy China tries to appease U.S. concerns on its export of cheap steel
The Trump Administration has twice rejected Beijing appeal to cut steel overcapacity by 150 million tonnes. The Financial Times has reported citing sources familiar with the matter, U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected a Chinese proposal to cut steel overcapacity… Read More ›
Trump Administration to go ahead with $1.42 billion arm sales to Taiwan
China needs to recognize that its gamble to help North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs in contrast to world opinion will have consequences and this U.S Administration will not shy away from taking punitive action. The Donald Trump Administration is… Read More ›
The mirage of success in China’s “Belt and Road” initiative
The success painted by Beijing’s state owned media regarding its strategic Belt and Road initiative significantly differs from the reality of the situation. As part of its central “Belt and Road” strategy, China has created an international free trade zone… Read More ›
China making efforts to more closely link its economy with that of the U.S.
Eyeing the twin objectives of deepening its economic cooperation with the U.S. and trying to internalize its currency, Beijing has awarded asset manager BlackRock access to its capital market. In a significant development, China has allowed BlackRock, an asset… Read More ›
Chinese economy gathering momentum for a lift-off
Beijing’s services sector has recorded impressive growth, while its manufacturing sector has just marginally improved its standing. With its property market heating up, its official Purchasing Manager’s Index is also gathering steam. 2017 could be a promising year for China… Read More ›