Op-Ed Blog
Global investors welcome to board China’s fast train of development
The world's investors and commodity traders would be hard pressed to find a bigger market with more opportunities than what is on offer in China. The country is continuing on its fast track to development, and it welcomes people from around the world to come along for the ride.
How can China keep its momentum of development during trade war?
This year marks the 8th anniversary of China becoming the world's second-largest economy in 2010, when it took Japan's ranking in the world economy.
The United States is becoming Chekhov's "The Man in the Case"
Recently, the United States promulgated the "Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018".
What is driving foreign investors' confidence in China?
There is no reason for people to doubt China's ability to attract foreign investment because of a trade war.
What can China learn from Japan in dealing with US tariffs?
Last week, Japan’s Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in Washington for trade talks, which US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed to in April.
US-China trade war: Fight between snake and saw
The Trump administration announced on August 7 that it is moving forward with a 25 percent tariff on 16 billion US dollars in Chinese goods, further escalating a trade war with Beijing.
Can the United States be trusted with a knife around its friends?
At a time when the Turkish lira went on a monumental slide downward against the U.S. dollar, US President Donald Trump authorized a doubling of tariffs on Turkish steel and aluminum on Friday.
Crossing America's GDP redline
60 percent of GDP is a red line for the United States: If any country crosses this red line, the United States will attack, regardless of the challenger's ideology or political system, or whether they are friend or foe.
Why is Trump unlikely to hold back his tariff stick?
I wonder, why is the Trump administration so adamant or wayward in carrying out a trade policy that’s clearly built on exaggerated or downright false information?
Be wary of the American black hole destroying global prosperity
The American move to end Iran's oil exports may lead to global oil price spikes, which in the past had served to usher in recessions. Iran produces around 2.5 million barrels of oil a day, meeting about 3 percent of global demand.
Why China is capable of dealing with reduced US soybean purchase
Soybeans are among the major foodstuffs and edible oils that have fed the Chinese people for centuries. The byproducts of soybeans are often used as livestock feed.
Behind the US tariffs on 16 billion dollars’ worth of Chinese products
In the face of increasingly vociferous opposition to the imposition of tariffs, might the US government actually do something to comply with the will of the people?
How hard will the Russia probe hit Trump?
Right now President Trump is facing a difficult choice, whether he sits for an interview with Mueller, or faces subpoenas to testify. Would Trump try to stir up tension elsewhere to divert public attention?
US trade deficit vs unemployment rate: An inverse relationship
By the end of 2017, the US trade deficit stood at near record highs, yet, its unemployment rate came in at a 17 year low.
Animation: Trade war – a terrible birthday gift for Intel
As Intel celebrates its big five-O with drones lighting up the California sky, it may have to brace for an uncertain future thanks to Trump's import taxes on Chinese goods, which include memory chips and processors vital to Intel's business.
Victims of the trade war emerge
German cars sold to China have risen in price. Chinese consumers have not spoken out, but US blue-collar workers are beginning to worry.
Tariffs to repay blow if US makes good on threat: China Daily editorial
The announcement that Beijing will retaliate if necessary is a reminder to Washington that China will never buy its threats but it is willing to negotiate on an equal footing.
China has the staying power to withstand US economic pressure
Trump is escalating the trade war with China. He seeks to increase the proposed additional tariffs on 200 billion dollars’ worth of Chinese products from 10 percent to 25 percent after the first round of protectionist measures.
Is a rules-based trading system worth saving?
In recent months the US administration has launched trade wars on, well, just about everyone. From solar panels and washing machines, to aluminum and steel, few countries that trade with the US have been spared.
No fairy tale story for U.S. farmers in $12 bln aid package
US farmers across Iowa and Illinois certainly don’t feel that they were given any magic beans when they received a 12-billion-US-dollar aid package from the White House.