Huan Zhu
Xi and Biden Meet in Bali, Agree to Keep Conversation Channel Open
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden met in Bali today for over three hours, the first in-person meeting between the two since Biden was elected. The two leaders talked about the economic relationship, human rights, Taiwan, and regional and global issues. No resolution of any issues
Chinese Leader Stresses Regional Integration in Recent Meetings, as U.S. Also Plays Up its Relations with the Region
In his recent meetings with leaders of ASEAN and eastern neighbors, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang emphasized the importance of regional integration and supply chains, making use of both current and proposed frameworks. This happened in the same week when the Biden administration also tried to elevate its relationship with countries
China and Tanzania Sign Agreements on Trade, Loans and Infrastructure
Last week, China announced that it would grant zero tariffs on imports from Tanzania, along with nine other Least Developed Countries, covering 98% of items in the tariff schedule. This came after a high-level meeting between the two countries earlier this month, where China made promises on trade, loans, investment,
China and El Salvador Start Trade Talks
This week, China and El Salvador announced that they will start the negotiations for a trade agreement. This will be the fourth set of trade talks between a Latin American country and China that have begun this year, as China's trade with the region has been growing steadily.
U.S. and Taiwan Wrap Up First Round of 21st-Century Trade Talks
Government officials from the U.S. and Taiwan met this week to discuss the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. The negotiation is still at the early stages, although a timeline set by Taiwanese officials earlier this year indicated that some agreements could be reached by the end of
China Extends Preferential Tariffs to Ten More Countries
China's Customs Tariff Commission announced that it will grant zero tariffs on imports from 10 more Least Developed Countries (LDCs), covering 98% of items in the tariff schedule, effective on December 1.
Taiwan Announces Investments in Lithuania as New Trade Office Opens in Taiwan
Taiwanese officials gave a recent update on the progress of financial support and government efforts to bolster investment and trade with Lithuania, as the two sides pursue closer diplomatic ties. So far this year, bilateral trade between the two has mostly remained flat (with 1% growth) compared to last year.
