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Changing political climate

6 hours ago ago from Philippine Daily News, Fil-Am News, Filipino News, Top Immigration Issues, U.S. News, Manila News, Manila Mail - ManilaMailDC.Net

NEW YORK The political climate is changing for Barack Obama. Ever since he entered the White House ten months ago as the first black United States president last January, he has lost popularity. His approval ratings, especially among the independents who voted for him, some Republicans and fellow Democrats, have dimmed below 50 percent for the first time in the latest poll conducted by the respected Gallup. The United States’ ...

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Why China Will Not Let the Yuan Appreciate

19 hours ago ago from The Firecracker Report

In one of our earlier posts we had presented the argument, why a rapid appreciation in the Chinese yuan is actually detrimental for the United States. While a rising yuan would no doubt hurt China by making its exports more expensive, it would hurt the U.S. more by curtailing China's current account surplus of U.S. dollars (as exports decline). With less dollars to reinvest in U.S. Treasuries, it will complicate Bernanke's job tremendously as ...

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WTO Upholds Ruling Against China Media-Import Restrictions

17 hours ago ago from Real-Time China Market Watch

The World Trade Organization on Monday dismissed an appeal from Beijing over the WTO's August ruling against Chinese restrictions on distribution of Hollywood movies and other Western media, sealing one of China's biggest-ever losses at the WTO. The decision, if implemented by China, could prove lucrative for U.S. and other foreign companies. Despite its size, China remains one of the least-profitable markets for U.S. movie studios. ...

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Cathay s Trade With Africa

19 hours ago ago from Tracy's space - Windows Live

PRC 's development tasks in Africa hit from Marruecos to Republic of south africa. From soccer stadiums to Television station and oilrig... Educatees take cultural classes at the University of Nairobis Kongfuze Institute ( picture:gezidiy.blog.sohu.com ) Africa China isobilateral trade, `` distinguishable shapes of trade and exchange between Beijing and African country hold fostered a relationship revolve about the ...

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Arbitrator Rules Against China on U.S. Media Imports

23 hours ago ago from The New York Times

GENEVA (AP) Arbitrators at the World Trade Organization on Monday upheld a ruling that China had illegally restricted imports of American music, films and books. And in a new case, Washington accused Beijing of manipulating the prices for important ingredients in steel and aluminum production. Monday's ruling by the organization's appellate body knocked down China's objections to a decision in August against Beijing's policy of forcing ...

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BBC News - China and Taiwan agree deals on trade

17 hours ago ago from BBC

Chen Yunlin (left) is on a four-day trip to Taiwan China and Taiwan have signed the latest in a series of economic deals, amid some disquiet on the island at their ever-closer relationship. Chen Yunlin, China's top Taiwan envoy, agreed the deals with his Taiwanese counterpart on the second day of his four-day visit to the island. His trip comes as Taiwan debates how close a relationship it wants with its former rival, China. ...

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BBC News - EU extends Chinese shoe tariffs

15 hours ago ago from BBC

Chinese shoes will be subject to a 16.5% tariff The European Union has voted to extend tariffs on shoes from China and Vietnam in order to help European producers compete with cheaper imports. The tariffs, which were first introduced in 2006, will last for a further 15 months. A number of countries in the EU were opposed to the extension. China is involved in a number of trade disputes, and on Monday lost an appeal to the ...

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EU Extends Tariffs on Chinese Shoes

17 hours ago ago from Wall Street Journal

ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUSSELS -- European Union nations voted Tuesday to extend trade charges on Chinese and Vietnamese leather shoes by 15 months to protect European shoemakers -- a move likely to anger China and European retailers who say it inflates prices. China has complained about the antidumping duties, which it says are protectionist and damaging to free trade. European importers and retailers had also called for an end to the ...

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For Obama, A Foreign Policy To-Do List For 2010 : NPR

11 hours ago ago from NPR

Search hear continuous streams 24-Hour Program Stream NPR News and Shows hear the latest news [4 min 45 sec] Latest NPR Newscast For Obama, A Foreign Policy To-Do List For 2010 by KEVIN WHITELAW Heading into a new year, President Obama is juggling two unpredictable wars, a pair of rulers eager to realize their ...

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