Lessons from Iran Nuclear Deal

July 28 , 2017

For the North Korea issue, He Yafei says the negotiation is “the only way out short of war”. Big powers need to be “of one mind” and persistent in preventing the issue turning into a full-fledged crisis.

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Bilateral Investment Treaty
Bilateral Investment Treaty
September 13 , 2017
Professor Lau outlines the benefits of a Bilateral Investment Treaty that includes a “mutual protection of investment” and “negative list.”

Lawrence Lau September 13, 2017

Bilateral Investment Treaty
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How do We Close the Trade Imbalance?
How do We Close the Trade Imbalance?
September 13 , 2017
In his view, there are two ways in which to reduce the trade imbalance: China reduces exports to the U.S. or the U.S. increases exports to China.

Lawrence Lau September 13, 2017

How do We Close the Trade Imbalance?
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Why are There Trade Deficit Discrepancies?
Why are There Trade Deficit Discrepancies?
September 13 , 2017
Professor Lau discusses his research on the bilateral trade deficit and argues that the current deficit based on U.S. data of $367.4 billion is actually closer to $132.7 billion.

Lawrence Lau September 13, 2017

Why are There Trade Deficit Discrepancies?
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Trade Benefits Both Sides
Trade Benefits Both Sides
September 13 , 2017
Trump’s rhetoric and campaign platform on trade has become a contentious issue. Professor Lau explains the significance of Sino-American trade.

Lawrence Lau September 13, 2017

Trade Benefits Both Sides
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Is the U.S. Honeymoon with China Over?
Is the U.S. Honeymoon with China Over?
July 28 , 2017
He Yafei says that international relations are based on interests. "I would discourage of the use of 'honeymoon'".

He Yafei July 28, 2017

Is the U.S. Honeymoon with China Over?
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'This Relationship Trumps All'
'This Relationship Trumps All'
July 28 , 2017
Relations with the U.S. are important and consequential while at the same time complicated. He Yafei explains why a single issue, be it North Korea, Trade or South China Sea, should not hijack the bilateral ties.

He Yafei July 28, 2017

'This Relationship Trumps All'
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Why Sanctions Won't Stop North Korea?
Why Sanctions Won't Stop North Korea?
July 28 , 2017
Sanctions will only force North Korea into further isolation to become more confrontational. The U.S. is shifting the responsibility of solving the crisis to China.

He Yafei July 28, 2017

Why Sanctions Won't Stop North Korea?
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North Korea: Clear and Present Danger?
North Korea: Clear and Present Danger?
July 28 , 2017
China's solution to the "clear and present danger" of the North Korea nuclear program is a step by step packaged deal starting with "dual suspension".

He Yafei July 28, 2017

North Korea: Clear and Present Danger?

Lessons from Iran Nuclear Deal

Bilateral Investment Treaty

How do We Close the Trade Imbalance?

Why are There Trade Deficit Discrepancies?

Trade Benefits Both Sides

Is the U.S. Honeymoon with China Over?

'This Relationship Trumps All'

Why Sanctions Won't Stop North Korea?

North Korea: Clear and Present Danger?