Dear Readers,

Chinese production and manufacturing have been the key factors to its tremendous growth and development over the past two decades. The trade imbalance between it and many other countries is increasing rapidly. In this regard, its trade practices have been subject to much negative attention recently.

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February 16, 2008 Trade Surplus Falls to Lowest Since May (China Daily)

February 19, 2008 Feb FDI Doubles Despite Tax Concerns (China Daily)

February 19, 2008 Hong Kong, U. S. Customs Officers to visit HK Textile Factories Together (Xinhua)

February 20, 2008 Yuan on Fast Track of Appreciation (China Daily)

February 20, 2008 Shoe Industry Remains Strong (China Daily)

Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China

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China - Measures Affecting Auto Parts

On February 13, 2008, in what US trade authorities would hope is a precedent-setting case, a WTO dispute settlement panel established on January 29, 2007 issued its decision against China. [click here to view the complete article]