U. S. - Singapore talks spark criticism of rush to close deal

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The United States and Singapore began negotiations on a free trade agreement. President Clinton received support from U. S. business, along with caution not to rush the completion deadline. Singapore is trying to create a free trade zone they call Pacific Five.

Singapore, Bilateral Trade Negotiations, Statistical Data Included, Contracts, Trade negotiations, Free trade, Singapore foreign relations

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Zoellick's nomination could be a good omen for Asia

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Robert Zoellick's appointment as United States trade representative for the George W. Bush administration may give Asia a better trade negotiating relationship with the U.S. despite past bilateral trade disagreements. Among other duties, Zoellick will be expected to direct China's integration into the World Trade Organization and deal with the expired Japanese car-parts agreement.

China, Japan, Executive changes & profiles, Asia, Trade Relations, Admin. of general economic programs, Office of the US Trade Representative, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, International relations, International economic relations, Trade policy, United States. Office of the United States Trade Representative, Zoellick, Robert B.

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Activist chips away U.S. support for liberal trade; Gary Milhollin had made career out of exposing illicit dealings with China, India and others

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The Clinton Administration's waning support for free technology trade is partially attributed to the efforts of Gary Milhollin. Milhollin, who heads the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control, exposed the unlicensed shipment of a supercomputer to the China Academy of Sciences in 1996. This incident prompted the government to impose tighter controls over the export of similar technologies to China.

Export Controls, Political activity, International aspects, Economic policy, Political aspects, International trade, Millholin, Gary

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