The trains and sea ports of One Belt, One Road, China’s new Silk Road, Asia News & Top Stories

January 21, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

BEIJING (AFP) – China opened its Silk Road summit Sunday (May 14) to showcase its ambitious plans to revive ancient trade routes from Asia to Europe and Africa.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
— Read on www.straitstimes.com/asia/the-trains-and-sea-ports-of-one-belt-one-road-chinas-new-silk-road

The BRI is Not a Debt Trap!

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Participating countries knew exactly what they were getting themselves into.
— Read on www.chinausfocus.com/finance-economy/the-bri-is-not-a-debt-trap

One Belt, One Road initiative not China’s plan to dominate, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad

January 21, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

“Previously, there were other development plans by developed countries to create a world without borders and free trade, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership.”
— Read on www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2019/04/28/one-belt-one-road-initiative-not-chinas-plan-to-dominate-says-dr-m/

Putin, Xi more trusted than Trump worldwide: poll

January 15, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

The disapproval of Trump is largely driven by the administration’s decision to increase tariffs on imported goods.
— Read on thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/477462-putin-xi-more-trusted-than-trump-worldwide-poll

China, US to sign phase one trade agreement next week

January 12, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Updated: Jan 09,2020 07:49 PM Xinhua

BEIJING — China will sign the phase one economic and trade agreement with the United States next week in Washington, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Jan 9.
At the invitation of the US side, Vice-Premier Liu He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chief of the Chinese side of the China-US comprehensive economic dialogue, will lead a delegation to visit Washington from Jan 13 to 15, MOC spokesperson Gao Feng told a regular news conference.
The two sides are in close contact for the arrangements of the signing of the agreement, Gao added.
— Read on english.www.gov.cn/statecouncil/liuhe/202001/09/content_WS5e171335c6d0cee5d284b75d.html

China, US shouldn’t rush phase one deal – Global Times

January 9, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Given the potential significance of the phase one deal for ending the costly trade tussle and even for the future of the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship, it is imperative for both sides to get the deal done right, rather than in a rush.

From discrepancies in official statements on both sides, it is apparent that there are still some final details to be worked out. For example, US officials have unilaterally disclosed information, such as the amount of China’s purchases of US products, and the date and location for the signing ceremony.

Chinese officials have not publicly confirmed any of this information.

— Read on www.globaltimes.cn/content/1175929.shtml