U.S.-China Economic Relations

China depends on the U.S. export market to generate jobs for its workers, while U.S. creditors and businesses with investments in China depend on continued Chinese economic growth and social stability. It is not surprising, then, that both sides have strong motivations to keep the relationship stable.

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Henry Paulson and Wen Jiabao
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao
Global Market Brief: China, U.S. -- The Changing Trade Dynamic
April 19, 2007 1913 GMT
The United States and China have been engaged in a dance over trade for some time now. One of Washington's periodic moves has consisted of advocating a symbolic anti-China gesture. [more]
Chinese auto workers
China, U.S.: A Collision Over Car Manufacturers
December 16, 2008 2002 GMT
A World Trade Organization dispute over auto manufacturing could mark the beginnings of a fresh period of trade tensions and protectionism in 2009. [more]
U.S.--Freddie Mac, Detour Sign
China: Making Due With U.S. Assets
September 12, 2008 2036 GMT
The immense size of China's holdings in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and other U.S. assets means that until Beijing can generate enough domestic demand to metabolize its surplus funds at home, it will have to accept the middling returns of American securities. [more]
Global Market Brief - Stock
Global Market Brief: China's FDI Withdrawal Worries
June 5, 2008 1746 GMT
Despite fears over the status of the U.S. economy, foreign direct investment in China continues to rise. Even so, the rate of growth in this rise will continue to slow should foreign investors continue to diversify their new investments to China's competitors. [more]
China -- 100 Yuan Notes
China's Offshore Trading Center Proposal
February 29, 2008 0849 GMT
The Chinese central bank has proposed that a yuan trading center be created in Hong Kong. The trading center would benefit China in a few ways. [more]
China--Auto Parts
China: Car Parts and a WTO Ruling
February 14, 2008 1122 GMT
The World Trade Organization issued its first ruling against China Feb. 13, in a dispute over Beijing’s unfair tax treatment for imported foreign car parts. But Beijing likely will not make a big fuss about it. [more]
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