'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. “This relationship trumps all,” the Chinese diplomat claims.

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Possibility of a Trade War?
Possibility of a Trade War?
September 13 , 2017
There have been a myriad of talks about the possibility of war, specifically a trade war and the gains and losses of such a prospect. Would the Trump administration trigger a trade war and what could that entail for the two nations?

Lawrence Lau September 13, 2017

Possibility of a Trade War?
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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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Lessons from Iran Nuclear Deal
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 patient to prevent the issue from turning into a full-fledged crisis.

He Yafei July 28, 2017

Lessons from Iran Nuclear Deal
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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?

'This Relationship Trumps All'

Possibility of a Trade War?

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?

Lessons from Iran Nuclear Deal

Why Sanctions Won't Stop North Korea?