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Friday, November 17, 2006

US congressional advisers see indaequate China WTO progress
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - A US congressional advisory body said China is not living up to its promises as a member of the World Trade Organization, and called for the US to be more insistent on getting Beijing to fulfill its commitments, the Wall Street Journal reported. "China's adherence to its man... Continued...

Thursday, November 16, 2006

China Could Find Congress a Chillier Place
WASHINGTON -- She scuffled with police on Tiananmen Square, protested the visits of Chinese leaders to the White House, and calls the U.S. trade relationship with China "a disaster." When Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi becomes House speaker in January, her views on China could set the tone for a ne... Continued...

USDA Attache: China Set to Increase Ethanol Production
While there are many budding industries and sources of biomass energy in China, in the long-term, economic feasibility will be the determining factor. Whether the industries use corn, sugar, switchgrass, or synthetic substances for biofuel production depends on what organic source is most profitable... Continued...

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Bring in the Green Cat
Chongming, China -- I’ve been a regular visitor to China since 1990, and here’s what strikes me most: Each year that I’ve come here, China’s people seem to speak with greater ease and breathe with greater difficulty. Yes, you can now have amazingly frank talks with officials and journalists here.... Continued...

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

China urges US, EU to take the lead in revival of global trade talks
China on Tuesday urged the United States and the European Union to lead efforts to salvage stalled global trade talks by making concessions, a diplomat said amid negotiations at an Asia-Pacific gathering. A senior Chinese official made the remarks as delegates drafted a separate statement calling... Continued...

India becomes 11th biggest exporter of services in 2005: WTO
India has jumped five places to become the world's 11th biggest exporter of commercial services in 2005, and inched one step ahead to the 29th rank among the largest merchandise exporters, according to the latest statistics from the World Trade Organisation. The country has also emerged as the world... Continued...

US commerce secretary says mkt access, IPR key to 'beneficial' China ties
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - Market access, transparency and protection of intellectual property rights are key to a "mutually beneficial" trading relationship between the US and China, US secretary of commerce Carlos Gutierrez told business executives in Beijing. Speaking at a roundtable discussion, he... Continued...