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The European Union and China have agreed to restart negotiations on Beijing's membership in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), following a six-month hiatus. The decision was reached after a meeting in Berlin between Pascal Lamy, the EU's trade commissioner, and a Chinese delegation led by Shi
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, transformed into a high-level forum on the East Timor atrocities, has regained its focus on economic issues, specifically the Asian financial crisis that dominated the agenda last year. Despite protests by demonstrators outside the venue in Auckland, New Zealand, the APEC leaders are relieved that
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin and US President Bill Clinton met on Saturday, discussing China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Jiang emphasized the benefits of WTO membership, citing its importance for China's economic development and reform. The two presidents also reaffirmed their commitment to a
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Congressional hearings on the renewal of Normal Trade Relations (NTR) for China have sparked intense debate, with various lawmakers expressing concerns about China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its potential impact on the US job market and human rights record. Deputy Trade Representative Richard Fisher
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U.S. President Bill Clinton believes that extending Normal Trade Relations (NTR) status to China will enhance American economic and security interests. He argues that exports to China have quadrupled over the past decade, creating 400,000 American jobs. Clinton also emphasizes the role of trade in promoting social change
