Exchange Database

Why an Investment Treaty with China Matters

The United States and China restarted Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations last summer when China agreed to include key equal treatment principles advocated by the US-China Business Council and others.
Outcomes: 
A meaningful BIT – one that significantly dismantles ownership restrictions in China – would help American companies grow sales in what will soon be the world’s largest economy.
Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
business
Partners: 
US
Chinese Governments
Participants (Types): 
Government Offficials
Exchange Date: 
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Continuing: 
No
Image: 
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Washington, DC
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Commission Report

Polls show Americans and Chinese are becoming less trustful of each other’s country. The Commission assesses the problem and offers recommendations to foster greater U.S.-China collaboration and understanding.

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