Among the paramount concerns of the U.S. have been its trade deficit with China and the theft of U.S. intellectual property in China. Kudlow has warned that the process of working out trade issues with China will be a “lengthy” one. In the joint U.S.-China statement released last Saturday after the D.C.-based talks, the two countries agreed to the importance of intellectual property protections and to “strengthen cooperation.” China broadly agreed to “advance relevant amendments to its laws and regulations in this area, including the Patent Law.” However, the U.S. will now send a delegation back to China to work out the details of reducing the U.S. trade deficit with China and likely other details on trade as well. It is not yet clear which U.S. officials will be included in the next trade delegation to China. … [Read more...] about Trump Not Happy with China Trade Talks: ‘They’re a Start’
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Russian Special Envoy Arrives in Iran as U.S. Implements Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Alexander Lavrentiev arrived in Tehran, Iran, Monday to express Moscow’s rejection of the fresh round of U.S. sanctions. “Moscow will do everything it can to preserve and expand international trade, economic and financial cooperation with Iran despite the US sanctions,” the state-run TASS news agency declares, citing the Russian foreign ministry. … [Read more...] about Russian Special Envoy Arrives in Iran as U.S. Implements Sanctions
Special envoy Elliott Abrams says TPS for Venezuelans is ‘under review’
Abrams responded that he plans to discuss the issue with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, though the Department of Homeland Security will have the final say of granting TPS to Venezuelans living in the United States, a community that is concentrated in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. … [Read more...] about Special envoy Elliott Abrams says TPS for Venezuelans is ‘under review’
Beijing Warns: China-India Ties ‘Cannot Stand’ a Sequel to Doklam Border Standoff
Echoing the comments from the Chinese envoy this week, Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale reportedly said the two leaders endorsed the ongoing efforts by representatives from both countries to reach a “mutually acceptable settlement” to the tensions along their border during the informal meeting. … [Read more...] about Beijing Warns: China-India Ties ‘Cannot Stand’ a Sequel to Doklam Border Standoff
North Korea Makes China the Star of Subdued Independence Day Parade
China received prominent billing during the event. Li was not only graced with a prime seat at the festivities but with a personal greeting from Kim Yo-jong, Kim Jong-un’s sister and believed to be the head of North Korea’s Propaganda and Agitation agency, which controls all publications and broadcasts in the country. “The last time she was seen out and about was three months ago during the U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore in June,” Chosun Ilbo noted. … [Read more...] about North Korea Makes China the Star of Subdued Independence Day Parade
