structural reform, taiwan, trade, u.s. china trade war

U.S.-China Trade Conflict: How and When Will It End?

The trade war between the U.S. and China has been going on for the past several months, and many people are starting to wonder why the trade talks haven’t been able to resolve the dispute. There is a good reason why both nations are unable to arrive at a satisfactory agreement — the Chinese Communist ...

Jack Roberts

Negotiating U.S.-China trade deal.

Hong Kong Issue Making U.S.-China Trade Deal Complicated

The U.S. and China are currently negotiating a trade deal that will put an end to the ongoing trade conflict. However, the protests in Hong Kong have complicated the issue. President Trump has stated that finalizing a deal will be tough if the situation in Hong Kong worsens. Hong Kong and the trade deal “Millions ...

Jack Roberts

Chinese container ships being loaded.

From Europe to China: Russia Approves the 1,250 Mile Meridian Highway

The Russian government has officially approved the construction of a 1,250-mile tolled highway across the country that is aimed at shortening cargo routes. Called the Meridian Highway, it will become the fastest trucking route between Europe and China once completed. The Meridian Highway “At the western end, the four-lane highway will enter Belarus close to ...

Jack Roberts

Russia's most dangerous highway.

‘Bye-Bye China’: Chinese Exporters Moving Overseas to Avoid Tariffs

Fearing U.S. tariffs will significantly damage revenues, several exporters from China are moving production to Myanmar and other nations, especially Southeast Asian countries. Despite U.S. and China agreeing to a trade truce at the recent G20 meeting, the shift in production is expected to continue. Advantage Myanmar China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for June stood ...

Max Lu

A bustling city in Myanmar.

‘U.S. Doing Economic Terrorism,’ Says China

Battered by a trade war that is negatively affecting its economy, China recently accused the United States of practicing “economic terrorism” against their country. Production centers are said to be shifting to other countries as companies seek to avoid U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Beijing’s economic trade war It was during President Xi’s recent visit ...

Jack Roberts

Chinese and U.S. flags.

Trade War Starting to Hit Chinese Manufacturing Where It Hurts

Beijing usually projects its trade war with the U.S. as something it can overcome. Either the Chinese government is hiding its fears under false bravado, or they are simply clueless as to what is happening in the business community. Several surveys now show that manufacturing businesses are seriously considering shifting production out of China, a ...

Nspirement Staff

The U.S.-China trade war.

Rare Earth Metals: The Chinese Trump Card?

As the U.S.-China trade war rages on, both countries are looking at ways to hurt the other to an even greater extent. And China seems to have identified a market that it could use against America — rare earth metals. China is the world’s largest producer of these metals, accounting for almost 90 percent of ...

Max Lu

Chinese rare earth metals.

Wall Street Could Be Next Battleground in the U.S.-China Trade War

The trade conflict between the U.S. and China was until now restricted to slapping tariffs on imports. However, industry experts believe that it could spill out into the financial markets of Wall Street very soon. The Wall Street battle According to reports, experts are asking the Trump administration to limit Chinese access to Wall Street. ...

Max Lu

Wall Street.

Chinese State Broadcaster Showing Anti-U.S. War Movies Amid Trade Conflict

As the trade war between China and the U.S. heats up, Beijing has started spreading propaganda against the United States. State broadcaster CCTV has removed all Hollywood movies from its schedule and is instead showcasing anti-American war movies. Movie propaganda One of the movies being repeatedly shown by CCTV-6 is Battle of Shangganling Mountain. Produced ...

Max Lu

A loaded cargo ship.