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The Fine Art of Twisting Arms for China Trade

The Christian Science Monitor / Ann Scott Tyson, Special correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor WASHINGTON -- With soft gray hair and a Mr. Rogers-like demeanor, Rep. Robert Matsui (D) of California is an unlikely arm-twister. These days, though, the sight of Mr. Matsui sauntering over is enough to send fellow Democrats ducking for cover.

NTR Down to the Wire

South China Morning Post Lobbying ahead of next week's vote on permanent Normal Trade Relations has hit fever pitch as all the players fight for their interests in what the Clinton administration has described as an "extraordinarily important issue" for the US economy and national security.

The Biggest Vote

The New York Times / ESSAY / By WILLIAM SAFIRE WASHINGTON -- The most far-reaching vote any representative will cast this year will take place next week. It will be on the bill to permanently guarantee that Congress will have no economic leverage to restrain China's internal repression of dissidents or external aggression against Taiwan.

Republicans Announce China Rights Plan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican congressional leaders on Thursday announced a bipartisan agreement on legislation that would set up a watchdog commission to monitor Chinese human rights, a breakthrough that may clear the way for passage of permanent trading benefits for Beijing next week.

Will Trade with U.S. Change China for the Better? Yes

USA Today / By Michael R. Bonsignore During one of my early visits to China, a woman in our Beijing office told me how proud she was to work for a well-known U.S. company. I later learned that she rode a bicycle 10 miles each way to work.
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