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Premier Zhu Rongji's recent visit to Colorado demonstrated the growing interest in the U.S.-China relationship. However, the negotiations leading to the World Trade Organization agreement were contentious and strained the relationship between the two countries. To comprehensively understand the agreement's terms and its implications
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Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji began a five-day visit to Malaysia on November 22, 1999, amid growing economic cooperation and trade between the two countries. Despite the impact of the Asian financial crisis, bilateral trade had surged, with a 25% increase in the first nine months of the year, reaching US$
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President Lee Teng-hui has initiated a bold diplomatic campaign, pressing President Bill Clinton to favor Taiwan over China in the escalating tensions between the two nations. Lee's efforts are a response to Clinton's perceived acceptance of Beijing's claim to sovereignty over Taiwan during a
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Last night, Beijing and Washington agreed on a package of trade liberalisation measures, marking a significant step towards China's full membership in the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The agreement, which has been in the making for 13 years, is expected to provide new opportunities for the west'
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President Bill Clinton has dispatched high-level US trade officials to Beijing to reinitiate formal negotiations on China's bid to join the World Trade Organisation, a move that has raised hopes of a possible agreement ahead of the Seattle WTO ministerial meetings later this month. The surprise move comes
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A high-level US negotiating team led by President Clinton's chief economic adviser Gene Sperling and US Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky is set to arrive in Beijing, as China's trade minister expressed optimism about reaching market-opening agreements for Chinese entry to the World Trade Organization. The team&
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Republican presidential candidate Gary Bauer has accused the House Republican leadership of prioritizing the interests of the American business elite over the security of Taiwan and the implications of China's membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Bauer argues that the postponement of a vote on the Taiwan
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The Clinton administration has been secretly working with China in recent weeks to facilitate Beijing's entry into the World Trade Organization. The proposed deal, which has a 50-50 chance of success, aims to bring China into the WTO by addressing industrial sectors such as telecommunications, textiles, and financial
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin's high-profile visit to France has brought significant developments in the nation's stance on nuclear disarmament and human rights. President Jiang has pledged to ratify the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty and has expressed willingness to "make advances" in the human
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin made history in Paris when he received a grand welcome ceremony, becoming the first visiting head of state to do so. The ceremony was a significant gesture of friendship and respect between the two nations. During his visit, Jiang and French President Jacques Chirac also agreed
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin emphasized China's consistent and clear-cut approach to joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) on October 20, in a visit to London. China has been actively pursuing WTO membership for 13 years, with President Jiang stressing that the country's national interests must be
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Chinese Vice Premier Wu Bangguo emphasized the significance of adopting international technical standards in enhancing Chinese products and services, as well as boosting international trade. He made this statement in a written speech to the 22nd International Standardization Organization (ISO) General Assembly, which took place in Beijing. Wu noted that
