Research Articles

Corporate Implications of US Designation of Xinjiang Genocide
There are no legal repercussions for a genocide designation under US law, though it intensifies reputational risk and could...
Ahead of the G20, Industry Groups Press the US and China to Resume Talks and Pause Tariff Escalation
Presidents Trump and Xi will meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit near the end of June, with preparatory talks starting...
Senior Central and Local Officials Respond to the Trade Conflict
Across meetings, officials committed to finalizing a bilateral agreement, but concerns about a unilateral enforcement...
90-day negotiations update: Trade talks extended and a deal could be within sight, though content uncertain
Trump announced Sunday that he will extend the March 1 deadline to allow more time for negotiations as talks have made “...
90-day Negotiations Update: Substantial work on structural issues remaining
Trade talks to date have touched on a wide range of issues, but have not narrowed differences on structural issues like IP...
WTO Members Push for World Trade Organization Reforms
Various efforts are underway to preserve the WTO by reforming it, but none yet have backing from both China and the United...
Trump-Xi Meeting at the G20: Outlook and Prospects of a Deal
It is uncertain whether Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will reach an agreement at their December 1 meeting that can...
Economic Reform, Industrial Policy, and the US-China Relationship on Board of Directors’ Agenda in Beijing
On a recent visit to Beijing, the US-China Business Council’s (USCBC) Board of Directors urged the Chinese government to...
The United States, China, and the WTO: An Update
China last week filed two separate requests for consultations with the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO),...
Vice Premier Liu He to Visit Washington This Week
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will arrive in Washington, DC, Tuesday for negotiations with the Trump administration on trade...
US-China Commercial Discussions May Continue Next Week
Although last week’s trade talks in Beijing for the most part sketched out opening positions that are far apart, a next round...
US-China Trade in 2017: Exports and Imports Both Up
The recent release of December 2017 US trade data confirms that the year was a strong one for trade—with exports and imports...
Shanghai Conference: Companies Positive about Growth, but Concerned about Possible Trade Action
Despite indications that US companies expect growth in revenue and profitability next year in China, concern about possible...
Trump China Visit Concludes with Commercial Deals, Strong Message on Trade
President Donald Trump delivered strong criticism of China’s trade policies during his first state visit to Beijing, but will...
Chinese President’s State Visit Spotlights Bilateral Challenges
China’s President Xi Jinping is slated to make his first formal state visit to the United States the week of September 21,...
Obama in China: Deals on Visas and Climate Change, Tech Tariff Reductions, and Commitment to BIT as ‘Top Economic Priority’
US President Barack Obama concluded a constructive three-day visit to China earlier today with announcements of new bilateral...
Bilateral Investment Treaty Takes Top Billing at S&ED
A commitment to an accelerated timetable for a high-standard bilateral investment treaty (BIT)—a key objective of the US-China...
US, Chinese Negotiators Gear up for S&ED, Innovation Dialogue
Amid a slowdown in China’s economy and tension between the United States and China on a variety of issues, US and Chinese...
USCBC Explains: How a Negative List Would Work in a US-China Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
As the United States and China restart negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty (BIT), the US-China Business Council (...
Why an Investment Treaty with China Matters
We are starting to hear a lot about a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with China. Here’s hoping we hear a lot more. The...
US-China Trade Talks Wrap up in Beijing with Progress on IPR, Procurement, Agriculture
US and Chinese senior government officials announced movement on key business issues during this year’s plenary session of the...