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The China trade bill scheduled for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives has huge implications for China's development and Sino-U.S. relations. The legislation would grant China permanent normal trade relations status, which would grant it access to the World Trade Organization (WTO). China'
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Representative Charles B. Rangel's leaning in favor of a decisive China trade bill has significantly increased the stakes for both proponents and opponents as next week's scheduled vote approaches. The influential senior House Democrat from New York has challenged several of the opponents' main arguments,
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The president of the United Steelworkers of America, George Becker, has expressed strong disapproval of Vice President Al Gore's lobbying for the China trade deal. Becker, who played a pivotal role in getting the A.F.L.-C.I.O. to endorse the vice president, stated that labor&
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Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji on May 8 expressed his desire for a swift conclusion of the Sino-EU agreement on China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Zhu's comments came during a meeting with visiting Danish Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, where they discussed the ongoing
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Representative Sander M. Levin, a Michigan Democrat, is set to introduce a proposal for a commission that would review human rights, labor policies, and the development of the rule of law in China. This move is aimed at gaining support for the Clinton administration's top foreign policy goal,
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The Clinton administration, facing an uphill battle to pass a decisive China trade measure, is shifting its focus to national security arguments to sway undecided lawmakers. President Clinton and his top aides are emphasizing the importance of elevating trade ties with China as a matter of global leadership and the
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A high-profile group of economists, including 13 Nobel laureates, has signed a letter in support of China's bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). The letter, released by the White House, attracted attention not only for its endorsement of China's WTO membership but also for
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A collection of top economists, including several Nobel laureates, has signed a letter in support of China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR), citing the economic benefits for both China and the United States. The "Open Letter
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The Congressional Republicans' plan to sell Taiwan several destroyers equipped with Aegis radar systems appears to address the island's need for protection against Chinese ballistic missiles, but it fails to consider the limitations of the technology and the true nature of the threat China poses. The Aegis
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The Clinton administration's decision to withhold advanced weaponry from Taiwan has drawn fire from leading Republican lawmakers, who claim the move is a capitulation to pressure from China. Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott criticized the administration for prioritizing Beijing's concerns over Taiwan's legitimate defense
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Commerce Secretary William M. Daley has cancelled a scheduled trip to China due to lack of congressional support, heightening tensions over the country's bid to join the World Trade Organization. The trip was intended to sway undecided House members regarding the granting of permanent normal trade relations to
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President Clinton's schedule for the week was filled with various events and announcements on topics such as China trade, digital divide, corporate diversity, and healthcare. On Monday, April 3, Clinton emphasized the importance of China's entry into the World Trade Organization and Congress passing permanent normal
