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Latest on coronavirus and Phase One implementation
Coronavirus remains a major point of concern and we’re starting to a form a picture of the implementation of the Phase One agreement. This week, we get the latest from our Deputy Director in Beijing, Lipei Zhang! Be sure to...
Latest news on coronavirus and tariff reductions
With some offices returning to work this week and China announcing the reduction of some tariffs, there’s plenty of ground to cover. This week, we get the roundup from Owen Haacke, our Chief Representative in Shanghai. Relevant Links: Coronavirus: Grappling...
Coronavirus impact update from Beijing
This week has seen the number of coronavirus cases rise to 20,000, the completion of a new 1,000-bed hospital in Wuhan, and contributions and donations from a number of companies to help fight the virus. We get the latest on...
A look at the impact of coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus affects communities in Wuhan and the rest of China, we take a few minutes to speak with Matt Margulies, our Vice President for China Operations about the logistical and business impacts of the virus. USCBC is...
A more detailed look at the text of Phase One
After a signing ceremony at the White House with President Trump and Vice Premier Liu He, the text of the Phase One trade deal was released. We chat with our Shanghai Chief Representative, Owen Haacke to have a look at...
Signing the trade deal and looking forward to what’s next
This week, US and Chinese negotiators are scheduled to sign the “phase one” trade deal that’s been in the works for months. Once the ink is dried, what’s next for US-China bilateral relations? Where do we go from here? This...
The latest on the trade deal and forecasting 2020
As the new year arrives, what are the key areas to watch in China? This week, we have a special episode. First, we get the latest from Owen Haacke on the trade deal and other news, then we take a...
What does recent Hong Kong legislation tell us about the future of US-China relations?
The relationship between the United States and Hong Kong is in a period of increased scrutiny. The passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act has brought the trajectory of the US relationship with Hong Kong into focus...
What’s in the trade deal?
After months of negotiations, the United States and China have come to a preliminary deal. What all is in it? Reporting indicates that the deal is broken into seven chapters and covers a range of issues from intellectual property rights...
Can we expect new tariffs on December 15?
Negotiators are still hashing out whether or not we’ll be seeing a new tranche of tariffs go into effect on the 15th, but both sides have been messaging progress. In a more weedsy segment, we also take a look at...