World Trade Organization

WTO Rejects U.S. Appeal in Steel Dispute

GENEVA (Reuters) - World Trade Organization judges have rejected a U.S. appeal of a WTO panel ruling that countervailing duties on leaded bars from Britain violated open trading rules, the body revealed Thursday.

Rights Commission Key for China Trade Bill-Daley

By Adam Entous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House warned on Thursday there was little chance of passing permanent trading benefits for China without legislation setting up a watchdog commission to monitor Beijing's human rights.

Dissidents Back China""s WTO Entry

The Washington Post / By John Pomfret / Washington Post Foreign Service BEIJING, May 10 -- As one of China's most prominent dissidents--enduring tapped phones, police surveillance and restrictions on everyday freedoms--Bao Tong could be expected to urge a hard line against the government in Beijing.

Chinese Offer Deal for Entry into WTO

The Washington Post / By Clay Chandler / Washington Post Foreign Service SHANGHAI, May 10 -- Premier Zhu Rongji told a group of investors here today that the Chinese government stands ready to rewrite its trade and investment laws to attract more foreign capital and bring China's economy into greater harmony with members of the World Trade Organization.

U.S. Congress Passes Africa-Centam Trade

By Adam Entous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress gave final approval on Thursday to legislation extending billions of dollars in trade benefits to the nations of Africa, the Caribbean and Central America, handing President Clinton a rare trade-policy victory.

China Opposed to Linking Human Rights to Passage of PNTR

Agence France Presse BEIJING, May 11 (AFP) - China said Thursday it opposed any plans by the United States to set up a group to monitor human rights as a condition to granting permanent normal trade relations. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said such a watchdog body constituted interference in China's internal affairs.

China: Constructive Partner or Emerging Threat?

by Ted Galen Carpenter and James A. Dorn Ted Galen Carpenter and James A. Dorn are scholars at the Cato Institute and coeditors of the forthcoming book China's Future: Constructive Partner or Emerging Threat?

Bipartisan Proposal Aims for China Trade Compromise

LA Times / By NICK ANDERSON, Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON--Putting a stamp of bipartisanship on efforts to find compromise on China trade, a key House Republican versed in Asian affairs and a Democratic trade expert on Tuesday unveiled a joint proposal to answer concerns about human rights and other issues raised by a controversial trade normalization bill.

U.S. Envoy Optimistic Congress Will Pass China PNTR

By Bill Savadove SHANGHAI (Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador Joseph Prueher said on Wednesday he was hopeful the U.S. Congress would approve permanent normal trade relations for China but said the vote would be close.

Republicans May Back China Watchdog Plan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top congressional Republicans said on Wednesday they were likely to accept legislation to monitor human rights in China, boosting prospects for passage of President Clinton's landmark trade pact with Beijing. "I prefer a clean bill but the reality is we need some more votes," House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer, Texas Republican, told reporters.