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Monthly Archives: March 2007
Audio: Hey, China, Listen Here!
Teddy Roosevelt advised that it was useful to talk softly and carry a big stick. But people have to believe you'll use it. Click the little triangle to listen to today's post.
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Hey, China, Listen Here! We’ve Just About Had It With You! (Again)
More American critics of Chinese intransigence here and here. More experts are mustered to plead a case believed persuasive, but not resulting in hoped-for change. And none should be expected, as I’ve argued many times on this blog, unless Chinese … Continue reading
Posted in Banking and Finance
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More on American Law Firms Chasing Chinese Business
Just a quickie today — this superb article on Vinson & Elkins, its Chinese government clients and the argument to change the Commerce Department’s countervailing duty policy. [Site registration required - here.]
Sheppard Mullin’s China Saga Beginneth
Americans must be working from a script because yet another fellow is auditioning for the same part: Chairman Guy Halgren of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton on plans for a China office: “It’s a giant legal market and we’re getting … Continue reading
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Guest Column: China Adopts New Franchise Regulation
[Editor's Note: We are grateful to Paul Jones for today's post on China's new franchise regulation, in which he delineates the differences between it and previous franchise regulations. Mr. Jones is a franchise and intellectual property lawyer in Toronto, Canada, … Continue reading
Posted in Entering the China Market, Investment, Legal
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New Chinese Agency to Invest Currency Reserves
China ups the pressure on star quarterback Hank Paulson by showing him he shouldn’t count on the Chinese putting most of their eggs in the U.S. treasuries basket. Finance Minister Jin Renqing: ”We can achieve more profit from the investments,” … Continue reading
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Speaks on Chinese Financial System
Prepared Remarks by Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. on the Growth and Future of China’s Financial Markets [Here's one take on it.] Shanghai, China – Thank you very much. I am very happy to be here in Shanghai, and … Continue reading
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Audio: More on the Stock Sell-off. Is This a Who Dunnit?
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More on the Chinese Stock Sell-off. Is This a Who Dunnit?
Our last post touched on warnings of market volatility, uttered prior to the sell-off, by high-ranking officials with authority and credibility among Chinese financial policy-makers. To what extent was the sell-off at 3000, immediately upon the return from the Lunar … Continue reading
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