U.S.-China trade dispute
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EU-China investment treaty: Small win, big losses
An investment deal between China and the European Union was hurriedly concluded as 2020 was drawing to a close. At a glance, Europe seems to have achieved many of its objectives, like better access to Chinese markets and promises of improving human rights conditions. However, the agreement is not without risks. In the longer run, more collaboration with Chinese companies could endanger European businesses.
Opinion: GIS expert on China policy under Biden
Joe Biden’s policies toward China can be inferred from his political trajectory, his record and election promises, and also the policies and public statements of key figures in the president-elect’s emerging administration. This report indicates the areas in foreign relations, trade, technology and defense where policy changes are imminent, and ...
Biden can build on Trump’s successes
Joe Biden’s victory in the U.S. presidential election may mean less change than many expect, especially when it comes to the essential nature of the U.S.’s relationships with other countries. Moreover, President Trump had some important successes that instead of undermining, the president-elect should reinforce.
The implications of Asia’s mega trade agreement
Despite being the largest trade agreement in modern history, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will have only a limited impact in Asia, where most countries have already signed trade deals with each other. China’s aggressive military posturing will undo any eventual soft power benefits. Meanwhile, the regional relevance of ...
Opinion: The WTO drifts toward irrelevance
The WTO is a relatively cheap international organization, but it has achieved very little since it was created in 1995. It will not likely disappear, especially if it keeps a low profile and transforms bilateral deals driven by politics into multilateral deals. That would be less useful than if it ...
