Christopher, Qian manage to soothe tension between U.S., China, but issues are unresolved

Article Abstract:

State Sec. Warren Christopher's 90-minute meeting with Chinese Vice-Premier and Foreign Minister Qian Qichen have helped delay the deterioration of US-Sino relations. Although no concrete agreements were signed during the meeting, Christopher was able to convince Qian to hold two future meetings to resolve issues which have affected US-Sino relations. Some of the issues that need to be addressed include China's demand for a US adherence to the one-China policy and the US demand for the release of detained American human rights activist Harry Wu.

Intnl Affairs & Finance, National Security and International Affairs, Reports, International relations

---

Asean and its allies head for a tiff over Western push in social issues

Article Abstract:

Trade negotiations between Western countries and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) face a potential deadlock after the former raised various social issues during the talks. US and the European Union wanted labor rights and corruption to be included in the World Trade Organization's agenda for its Singapore meeting. On the other hand, ASEAN contended that the WTO is not the proper forum for the discussion of issues not related to trade.

Economic policy, European Union, Association of Southeast Asian Nations

---

Warming emerges in talks between China and the U.S

Article Abstract:

Trade relations between China and the US has started to improve a year after China criticized US' political and economic relations with Taiwan. The meeting between Secretary of State Warren Christopher and Vice Premier Qian Qichen concluded with the scheduling of diplomatic talks by the end of 1996. However, issues such as human rights violations, arms sale and Taiwan may block the progress of the negotiations.

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Howard, seeking a smooth transition, yields few surprises in new government. Australia's Labor Party faces tough fight in March election
• Abstracts: Rush of deals propels Peregrine to the top of the heap. China-related red chips are touted; Japan wanes. Political strife in Taiwan, South Korea may offer bargains, fund managers say
• Abstracts: The global game hots up. How the Mittelstand measures up. How MJPEP found it good to talk at TSC
• Abstracts: Inside the image of what a bank should be. Style dictator creates harmony in Soho. A loft for an entertaining lifestyle
• Abstracts: An American in Docklands. Driven by design: BDP's design for Opel's new HQ in Russelsheim, Germany, overcame the tradition of German working hierarchies to create an egalitarian workspace with a twist of individuality

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.