[Tokyo 11th Reuters]-"Trade Negotiations"
・ October 10 US-China trade talks are proceeding very smoothly, “probably better than expected” = White House officials
・ October 10 US-China ministerial trade talks resumed, Trump met with Vice Prime Minister Liu on 11th
The United States and China started a ministerial trade talk in Washington on the 10th. Direct consultation between the two ministers since late July. President Trump announced that he would meet with Chinese deputy prime minister Liu Tsuru at the White House on the 11th, and said that it was a very good negotiation after that day's talks.
・ October 10 China, rapid trade imports of US soybean and pork ahead of trade talks = Ministry of Agriculture statistics
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) statistics revealed on the 10th that China has rapidly expanded the import of soybeans and pork from the United States before the US-China trade talks.
・ October 10 Aiming for trade agreement with China and US To avoid worsening friction = Deputy Prime Minister Liu
China's deputy prime minister, Liu Tsuru, said on the 10th that China intends to reach agreement on issues that both sides consider important in the trade talks with the United States to prevent further deterioration in trade disputes between the United States and China.
・ October 10: The effect of tariffs against China is appearing = US Secretary of Commerce
Regarding the tariffs for China, which the United States launched more than a year ago, “We don't like tariffs, but rather don't want to use them. Tariffs have finally helped China pay attention to our concerns. "
・ October 9: The US and China are likely to reach a trade agreement = President Trump
“If you can make a deal, you do it. It ’s more likely.” “In my opinion, China wants to trade more than we do.”
・ October 9: China expects lower price for trade negotiations with the US this week
With the US government adding Chinese groups and companies to the embargo list, the Chinese government has receded expectations of significant progress in this week's trade negotiations with the United States.
Chinese officials "Judging from the current situation, the talks may end in stagnation." The possibility of reaching an agreement is “not easy. Both sides need a lot of preparatory work and consensus.”
Chinese diplomat in the United States “Similar to China not asking the United States to move to an economy that depends on state-owned enterprises, the United States should not make such a demand from China.” I also expect to accept it. ''
・ October 9: No progress in Vice Minister-level trade talks, ministerial talks only on 1st = Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post
The Chinese delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Liu Tsuru, plans to round up the ministerial talks in a day and leave Washington on the 10th. It was originally scheduled to leave late 11th.
In the ministerial talks, China refused to talk about compulsory technology transfer, and it also avoided problems with government subsidies.
・ October 9 US and Chinese denial of reporting that they returned home on the first day of consultation = CNBC
The US White House is a Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post that Chinese deputy prime minister Liu Tsuru plans to round up US-China ministerial trade talks scheduled for 10-11, leaving Washington on 10th. Denied the report.
US troop officials asked whether progress is expected in US-China talks, “President Trump has not decided the attitude at the moment”
・ October 9 United States considers currency agreement as part of partial agreement with China = Bloomberg
The US government is considering a currency agreement that has already been agreed as part of a partial agreement with China. The partial agreement may put a hold on tariff increases for some Chinese products scheduled for next week.
・ October 9 The US administration will soon permit the supply of some products to Huawei = NYT
The US Trump administration will issue a license to allow US companies to supply some products to Huawei [HWT.UL], a major communications equipment company in China. The government approved export licenses to several domestic companies last week. Only products with no security concerns will be accepted.
《Embargo, Visa Regulation》
・ October 9 China also visa issuance, opposes the US Targets such as CIA officials
China intends to tighten restrictions on visa issuance for Americans who are related to dissidents. The US Army, the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), human rights groups, and their staff are listed on the visa blacklist.
Related sources “U.S. visa restrictions on Chinese government officials have become a new regulation for China.”
“The plan had been extensively discussed by police executives a few months ago, but the potential for implementation increased due to protests in Hong Kong and visa restrictions on Chinese officials in the United States.”
・ October 8 China rebounds from embargo on Chinese companies in U.S.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said China will continue to take firm measures to protect sovereignty.
US President Trump called on China to investigate former Vice President Biden and his son, who are expected to compete against the US presidential elections next year. “We are committed to not intervening in domestic politics in other countries. There is no intention to intervene. In this respect, our position remains consistent and clear. ''
・ October 8 US visa regulations for Chinese officials
The US Department of State announced that it will restrict visa issuance to Chinese government and Communist officials for reasons such as repression and abuse of Muslims in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Secretary of State Pompeeo “This visa regulation“ complements ”the Ministry of Commerce measures”
・ October 7 US Department of Commerce adds 28 companies and organizations to China embargo list
The US Department of Commerce is said to be involved in the repression of Islamic minorities such as Uyghurs, and is a major Chinese surveillance camera, 28 organizations such as Hangzhou Haiyue Vision Technology (002415.SZ) and public security agencies.・ Add companies to the “entity list”, the de facto embargo list.
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・ October 8 Goldman revisited Beijing's involvement in IPO in IPO
US Goldman Sachs Group <GS.N> is rethinking its involvement in the initial public offering (IPO) of Beijing's artificial intelligence (AI) company, Beijing Megby Technology . Megby is on the US entity list.
Megby has applied for an IPO in the Hong Kong market. Co-sponsored by Goldman, Citigroup <CN> and JP Morgan Chase <JPM.N>.