China and the US—more specifically Xi and Trump—are talking more and more about talking more and more about trade. China has drafted legislation to propose making China a fair country to outsiders. What a great proposed Christmas gift, just before the New Year.
In light of everything, China seems to be making other concessions to US demands. But, one issue lingers in the back-of-the-room shadows: Taiwan. The US is bound by near-treaty to defend Taiwan if China were to invade. And, Taiwan just keeps taking pot shots. And, China doesn’t seem to notice the conflict on the US side of the talks.
China
Are the Chinese and Russians listening to your phone calls? | The Hill
Will China’s new forced technology transfer law satisfy US concerns? | Yahoo – SCMP
China says direct trade talks with U.S. in January, pledges more opening | Yahoo – Reuters
Trump Hails ‘Big Progress’ Towards China Trade Deal | Bloomberg
Prominent Chinese rights lawyer tried in closed proceedings | Yahoo – AP
China tries rights lawyer in case Amnesty denounces as a sham | Yahoo – Reuters
Taiwan
Ministry to lobby for trade bloc support | Taipei Times
Xiamen assistants breaking law: MOI | Taipei Times