China opens up

Article Abstract:

The US and China have signed a trade agreement which has yet to go through Congress. There are questions as to China's ability to open up trade as promised, and on the impact of free trade in China. The agreement will be beneficial for the Chinese economy even if not all the promises are kept. Poor farmers in China are likely to be hit by competition from US agribusiness, and state industries will also be affected by competition. China should be brought into the world trading order, and the US was right to take this opportunity to do so.

Editorial, United States, China, Chinese foreign relations, United States foreign relations, Free trade

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Sea of dreams

Article Abstract:

Links are developing across the Baltic Sea, and Finland is developing strong ties with Estonia, while Sweden has links with Latvia, and Denmark with Lithuania. Iceland has good relations with Lithuania as the first to recognize that country. There are a number of associations linking countries bordering the Baltic. The role of Russia will have an important impact on the region. Estonia has fostered good relations with Russia and has allowed Russian infrastracture to be owned by Russian companies.

Intnl Affairs & Finance, National Security and International Affairs, Political aspects, International relations, Baltic States, Baltic Sea

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