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.

China-U.S. Trade

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BRICS Plus
BRICS Plus
September 20 , 2017
BRICS is now at a critical juncture after a significant timespan from conception to international entity. Will this organization be accepting new members in the near future?

September 20, 2017

BRICS Plus
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Will China’s Debt be a Problem?
Will China’s Debt be a Problem?
September 13 , 2017
Professor Lau shares his insights on public debt and corporate debt in relation to the argument that China should reduce its debt in order to avoid a major drag on economic growth.

Lawrence Lau September 13, 2017

Will China’s Debt be a Problem?
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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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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'

Trade Benefits Both Sides

BRICS Plus

Will China’s Debt be a Problem?

Possibility of a Trade War?

Bilateral Investment Treaty

How do We Close the Trade Imbalance?

Why are There Trade Deficit Discrepancies?

Is the U.S. Honeymoon with China Over?

'This Relationship Trumps All'