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The White House is facing a perilous deadline to secure passage of its huge trade initiative with China, with both Republican and Democratic senators warning that the administration's deal may die if Vice President Al Gore's recent comments are not addressed. Key Takeaways: * The administration has
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Negotiations between India and China over Beijing's accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) are nearing completion, with officials indicating that a agreement may be reached during the upcoming visit of Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Murasoli Maran. The accession, which has been in the works for some
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Sybase Chairman, President, and CEO John Chen recently addressed the House Ways and Means Committee, emphasizing the importance of granting China permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) and clearing the path for China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Chen highlighted the significant market opportunity in China, with
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Michael R. Bonsignore, Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell, urged the US House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee to grant Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status to China in 2000. Bonsignore emphasized that extending PNTR would enable US companies and China to benefit from the recent US-China WTO agreement, support
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The House of Representatives passed the Taiwan Security Enhancement Act with a bipartisan vote of 341 to 70, which calls for the establishment of direct military communications between Washington and Taipei, expanded American training of Taiwan military officers, and an annual review of threats to Taiwan's security. The
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U.S. House of Representatives' passage of a bill enhancing military ties with Taiwan has escalated tensions in the already fragile relationship between the United States and China. The measure, which would establish direct military communications between Washington and Taipei, has provoked a scathing critique from Beijing, with Chinese
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China's foreign trade in software is expected to be significantly affected by its new encryption technology rules, unveiled yesterday. The regulations have sparked a storm of protest from US business groups and are likely to complicate Beijing's accession to the World Trade Organisation. Key Takeaways: * The
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Chinese trade minister Shi Guangsheng expressed optimism about reaching a bilateral agreement with the European Union (EU) on China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO). During a meeting with the French Enterprises Movement's chair, Ernest-Antoine Seilliere, Shi emphasized the importance of China's WTO
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Visiting Chinese Vice-Premier Wu Bangguo stated that the development of long-term, friendly and stable Sino-British relations and cooperation aligns with the fundamental interests of both nations. During his talks with British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, Wu highlighted the significant growth in bilateral ties over the past years, including the
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President Jiang Zemin emphasized the importance of understanding the significance of China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) during a seminar on finance and revenue in Beijing. The seminar, attended by over 100 high-ranking officials and provincial leaders, marked the culmination of 13 years of efforts to
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China's top trade negotiator, Long Yongtu, is set to resume talks with the European Union in Brussels later this month, addressing concerns that China may be slowing its accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Beijing's decision to send a top official to Brussels comes as
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China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) has accelerated the country's reform of the telecommunications industry, with the government promising to allow foreign investors to hold even bigger shares in the sector. According to Wu Jichuan, the minister of information industry, China has promised to
