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Beijing and Taipei's decades-old dispute over the "One China" principle has reached a new impasse, with the Chinese government accusing President Chen Shui-bian of insincerity and rejecting his attempts to narrow the semantic gap. The current standoff stems from Mr. Chen's willingness to accept
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Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian has made a statement that could potentially draw Beijing into peace talks, but it remains unclear whether China will accept his proposal. Chen said that his government could agree to the concept of "one China," but with a condition that Taiwan and
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As US Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright concluded her lightning visit to China, both nations declared an end to the bitterness that followed the NATO bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Serbia, marking a new era of improved relations. Despite this, the US and China remain far apart on
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Taiwan's president, Chen Shui-bian, sparked controversy in Beijing by suggesting that a summit between Taiwan and China should be held to achieve peace. Chen, who represents the pro-independence Democratic Progressive party, proposed that the summit could be held in any form or place, without any preconditions. This move
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With China poised to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), foreign retailers are eagerly anticipating entry into the vast Chinese market, which has long been coveted. Retail giants like Wal-Mart, Metro, and Carrefour are at the forefront of the rush, with significant investments already being made in the country. These
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Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji believes that joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) will accelerate China's economic and trade cooperation with other Asian countries, as well as promote global trade. In a meeting with Singaporean Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew, Zhu outlined China's preparations for WTO entry,
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Volkswagen, the German carmaker leading the Chinese market, has seen sales in the mainland decline in the first five months of the year. Vice-president Stefan Jacoby attributes the 6% drop in sales to 116,000 vehicles to customers delaying purchases in anticipation of the launch of the new Passat model.
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China's decision to lower trade barriers and join the World Trade Organization (WTO) has significant implications for Illinois-based companies, particularly those in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors. The move is expected to increase sales and expand operations for corporations such as Caterpillar, FMC Corp., and Motorola, which have
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin and leaders from Japanese coalition parties held a meeting, expressing hopes for China and Japan to adopt a highly responsible attitude towards the generations to come and the peace and development of mankind. This meeting, which took place during a goodwill visit by Japanese leaders, marked
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Indian President K R Narayanan and Chinese President Jiang Zemin held extensive talks during Narayanan's week-long state visit, focusing on a fair and reasonable settlement of their long-standing boundary dispute. The two leaders laid the groundwork for a constructive partnership, emphasizing mutual understanding, adjustment, and accommodation. Key issues,
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As a former British colony and now a semiautonomous region of China, Hong Kong has long played a crucial role in the global economy as a trading post between China and the outside world. However, with China's imminent membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO), Hong Kong'
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The House of Representatives began a contentious debate today on the China trade bill, with supporters and opponents exchanging passionate arguments as the final vote approaches. With approximately a dozen Democrats announcing their support, including six Texans, the outcome still hangs in the balance, as several undecided Republicans remain a
