Chinese dissidents held as Bill Clinton arrives for visit

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Leftist groups in China are in detainment while Pres Bill Clinton is in the country. The Chinese government held in custody a number of opponents to discourage them from conversing with Clinton on civil rights issues. Clinton is in China to forge better economic and international relations with the communist nation who wants to be admitted to the World Trade Organization. Despite the government's control of dissident groups, Clinton will be able to address Chinese civil rights problems and other issues, in a talk show the president will moderate.

International Affairs, Intnl Economic Policy, Human Rights, United States, Clinton, Bill, International aspects, Social policy, International economic relations, Chinese foreign relations, United States foreign relations, Civil rights movements

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Foreigners get frozen out

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A trade dispute involving China United Telecommunications and more than 24 foreign firms which have signed joint ventures with the company has resulted in the multinationals being denied their earnings from the ventures. This came about after the Chinese government dropped hints that the joint ventures contravened a ban on foreign investments in China's telecommunications industry. China Unicom has offered to pay back the invested money plus a small interest, but this was turned down by the foreign companies.

China, Financial management, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, International economic relations, Telephone Communications, Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Joint ventures, Telephone services, China United Telecommunications Corp., Telecommunication policy, Telecommunications policy

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Measures unveiled in bid to aid exports

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Chinese policy makers are looking for ways to boost foreign trade without having to devalue the yuan amid the slowing economy and complaints among exporters of stiff competition from elsewhere in Asia. China has tried relaxing export credits and easing up export licenses and tax rebates. The Chinese government has promised not to consider devaluing the yuan. Economists fear that a devalued yuan may spur another round of currency devaluations in Asia.

Export Promotion, Planning, Economic aspects, International trade, Currency devaluation, Devaluation (Currency), Foreign trade promotion

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