The Eagle and the Dragon: The November 1999 US-China Bilateral Agreement and the Battle Over PNTR Case Solution
On December 11, 2001, China became a part of the World Trade Organization. Though China was not a WTO member, the United States had given China Most Favored Nation trading status (MFN) since 1979. Nonetheless, under US law, China" s trade status needed a yearly renewal that often became a focal point in Congress for protests over human rights problems, security concerns, and the growing US trade deficit with China.
A lobbying battle was created by the vote in Congress on Capitol Hill of historical proportions. Did PNTR pass? What function should trade arrangements play in promoting national security, enhancing domestic reform, encouraging the rule of law, and promoting human rights? Were the US-China bilateral arrangement and the PNTR vote linked to other vital discussions? What exactly is the function of commerce in “improving America”?
PUBLICATION DATE: December 07, 2004 PRODUCT #: HKS476-PDF-ENG
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