On January 31, Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He ended two days of talks in the U.S. by delivering a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that China hopes both sides will meet in the middle. ..Read More Here.
Understanding the U.S.-China Trade War A detailed look at the events and actions taken by the United States and China in 2018 leading to an escalation of tariffs and degraded business enironment on both sides. This White Paper Covers: Summary Detailed Timeline Impacts to Industry Impacts to the Business Environment 2019 Outlook FAO Global has…
This week’s briefs cover: U.S. – China Trade News, China Business News, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and Southeast Asia. Specific topics include: UK Seeks Military bases in Southeast Asia , Export-import jobs decrease as US-China trade war continues, Nepal government Cuts Belt and Road Initiative Projects from 35 to 9 at Beijing’s Request, and Beijing retaliates against Ottawa bid for international support against China’s telecom giant Huawei.
We assess OPPORTUNITIES & RISK for businesses and explain why each event is important.
This report provides an initial analysis of the trends, government regulations, challenges, and opportunities present in the General Aviation (GA) market in China today. The findings of this report demonstrate there is vast opportunities for companies supporting the General Aviation industry which is fueled by rapid growth. The growth industry has experienced over the past…
The detainment of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou. The announcement of the “provisional detainment” of Huawei CFO came suddenly following the footsteps of a seemingly positive announcement of U.S.-China trade ties post G20 summit in Buenos Aires. Many U.S.-China trade observers are already estimating the potential derailment of the trade talks. However, if executed correctly and managed from a U.S. side, this may not derail the prospect of a negotiation as others contend….Read More Here
A weekly roll-up of news and events highlighting opportunity and risk to companies operating in China & Southeast Asia. This weeks China Intel Briefs Cover the ASEAN summit underway in Singapore with landmark e-commerce agreement, China temporarily reinstates ban on rhinoceros’ horns and tiger bones, Central Bank of China will cushion but allow for declining yuan, Asia free-trade deal stalls at ASEAN, Young ‘Marxists’ detained and missing in China , President Xi visits APEC Summit , Monetary easing supports Chinese bonds, and U.S. President Donald Trump raise hopes for China trade deal….. Read More Here…..
Weekly Update on Opportunities and Risk for Companies doing business in China & Southeast Asia. This weeks summary covers the China International Import Expo begins in Shanghai, China’s service sector growth rate, UN Probe on China Human Rights Record, China-Russia Confirm Arms Deals at Zhuhai Airshow, China unveils ‘world’s first’ AI news anchor, and Mattis, Pompeo, meet with Chinese leadership in Washington….
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By Levi Rasmussen – As of October 8th, tensions between the United States and China escalated in the South China Sea. A ramp up in live fire naval drills, increased bomber flights, and a recent near collision between two naval vessels all contributed to the rise in tensions. During what the US military calls…Read More Here.
By Levi Rasmussen- On September 30th, North American countries agreed to a new free trade deal called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This trade deal replaces the long-standing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) among the three countries. The US placed emphasis on agriculture…Read More Here.
By Levi Rasmussen – On October 7th, the Chinese government announced that they would lower their national bank reserve requirement ratio by one percent. Although this may not seem like a significant change, nearly $175 billion will be freed for banks to lend out and to pay off short-term debt. This is the third time in 2018 the country has….Read More Here.
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