US Senator Jim DeMint: I’ve changed my mind about China, America should too
“I’ve changed my mind about China,” said former US senator Jim DeMint, “America should too.” Having belief in free enterprise, markets and trades, DeMint supported George Bush’s agenda of letting China into #WTO, which according to him, was a hard but right vote as he had believed. However, never would he realize was that the dictators of China were so capable of corrupting the world into their benefit. Instead of playing under the rule they prey on America, and the rest of the world alike. Human right in China remains a disaster, but international organizations and #US congress are too intertwined with it to make any move. And eventually, it leads to the loss of American sovereignty and interest. America cannot be truly free nor safe if it continues to depend its necessities on a hostile adversary.
this pandemic has given its warning. The question is, how far can #America get away with blaming them, be it #China or international bureaucrats, who have no reason to serve America’s interest by definition? Letting these people get away with their shady business is an indisputable failure of the government that Americans need to wake up into and call a change on.
#Dictatorship #HumanRight
#corruption
Further reading:
https://www.newsweek.com/ive-changed-my-mind-about-china-america-should-too-opinion-1504210?amp=1&__twitter_impression=true&fbclid=IwAR22eW80zooaW6GBsdiB0RE2wiH-eFIs-8zWrs4eQMYmF_7iWau4N1N2yGY
“I’ve changed my mind about China,” said former US senator Jim DeMint, “America should too.” Having belief in free enterprise, markets and trades, DeMint supported George Bush’s agenda of letting China into #WTO, which according to him, was a hard but right vote as he had believed. However, never would he realize was that the dictators of China were so capable of corrupting the world into their benefit. Instead of playing under the rule they prey on America, and the rest of the world alike. Human right in China remains a disaster, but international organizations and #US congress are too intertwined with it to make any move. And eventually, it leads to the loss of American sovereignty and interest. America cannot be truly free nor safe if it continues to depend its necessities on a hostile adversary.
this pandemic has given its warning. The question is, how far can #America get away with blaming them, be it #China or international bureaucrats, who have no reason to serve America’s interest by definition? Letting these people get away with their shady business is an indisputable failure of the government that Americans need to wake up into and call a change on.
#Dictatorship #HumanRight
#corruption
Further reading:
https://www.newsweek.com/ive-changed-my-mind-about-china-america-should-too-opinion-1504210?amp=1&__twitter_impression=true&fbclid=IwAR22eW80zooaW6GBsdiB0RE2wiH-eFIs-8zWrs4eQMYmF_7iWau4N1N2yGY
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I've changed my mind about China. America should too. | Opinion
A conservative former U.S. senator argues that America must change its approach to China.
#Economics #BasicLaw #WTO HK Secretary for Commerse makes a misguided comment, as history suggests otherwise
A Brief History of GATT and WTO:
Hong Kong acquired the membership of the General Agreement of Tariffs and Trade (#GATT) as a separate customs territory in 1986.
On 1 January 1995, the World Trade Organization (WTO) replaced the GATT, which had been in existence since 1947.
The governments that have had signed GATT were officially known as “GATT contracting parties”. Upon signing the new WTO agreements, they, including Hong Kong, officially became known as “WTO members”.
The Basic Law of Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) was enacted in 1997. Article 116 of the Basic Law provides that HKSAR shall be a separate customs territory.
China became a WTO member on 11 December 2001.
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau Tang-wah, however, claimed that China, which became a member of WTO only in 2001, had permitted Hong Kong to be a member of WTO in 1995 based on Basic Law, which took effect in 1997.
Source: Simon Lim Facebook #Aug16 #FakeNews
A Brief History of GATT and WTO:
Hong Kong acquired the membership of the General Agreement of Tariffs and Trade (#GATT) as a separate customs territory in 1986.
On 1 January 1995, the World Trade Organization (WTO) replaced the GATT, which had been in existence since 1947.
The governments that have had signed GATT were officially known as “GATT contracting parties”. Upon signing the new WTO agreements, they, including Hong Kong, officially became known as “WTO members”.
The Basic Law of Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) was enacted in 1997. Article 116 of the Basic Law provides that HKSAR shall be a separate customs territory.
China became a WTO member on 11 December 2001.
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau Tang-wah, however, claimed that China, which became a member of WTO only in 2001, had permitted Hong Kong to be a member of WTO in 1995 based on Basic Law, which took effect in 1997.
Source: Simon Lim Facebook #Aug16 #FakeNews
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邱騰華：香港於世貿享有單獨關稅區的獨特地位，這身份是中國根據《基本法》賦予香港的。 我們考古一下。 香港於1986年成為「關稅及貿易總協定」的單獨締約成員。該協定於1995年演變成「世貿組織」，香港當時更順理成章，成為世貿的創始成員。 1997年，《基本法》生效。 2001年，中國加入世貿。...
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How double standard works
(11 Aug) In response to United States new rule on origin country and made of Hong Kong products, Hong Kong Government released a statement on 11 Aug 2020 to strongly opposite the new rule and criticise US measures contravened WTO rules, by explaining that Hong Kong is a separate member under WTO, special status as a separate customs territory is granted under “One Country Two System’ which is conferred by the Constitution of China under the Basic Law.
The Hong Kong Government news press is ridiculous and is absolutely inconsistent with what the Chief Executive of Hong Kong rationalised the legislation of National Security Law in Hong Kong by explaining “our Country”, China, has its right to “protect” Hong Kong by implementing China’s law to the local level; completely violated the fundamental spirits of “One Country Two System” or “Basic Law”.
Double standards of Hong Kong Government officials truly reflects local government has no power to govern local affairs, China has already control Hong Kong by its means.
Source: Hong Kong Government
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HKLIG Post 2
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#MadeInHongKong #US #DoubleStandards #OneCountryTwoSystems #WTO
How double standard works
(11 Aug) In response to United States new rule on origin country and made of Hong Kong products, Hong Kong Government released a statement on 11 Aug 2020 to strongly opposite the new rule and criticise US measures contravened WTO rules, by explaining that Hong Kong is a separate member under WTO, special status as a separate customs territory is granted under “One Country Two System’ which is conferred by the Constitution of China under the Basic Law.
The Hong Kong Government news press is ridiculous and is absolutely inconsistent with what the Chief Executive of Hong Kong rationalised the legislation of National Security Law in Hong Kong by explaining “our Country”, China, has its right to “protect” Hong Kong by implementing China’s law to the local level; completely violated the fundamental spirits of “One Country Two System” or “Basic Law”.
Double standards of Hong Kong Government officials truly reflects local government has no power to govern local affairs, China has already control Hong Kong by its means.
Source: Hong Kong Government
HKLIG Post 1
HKLIG Post 2
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#MadeInHongKong #US #DoubleStandards #OneCountryTwoSystems #WTO
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HKSARG strongly objects to US' new rule on origin marking of Hong Kong products
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government strongly objects to the notice published today (August 11) on the United States (US) Federal Register by the Customs and...
US Senate Committee Suggests that the US Should Counter China with Europe, Accusing China from Harming Other Countries’ Interests
The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations published a report on Wednesday (Nov 18) stating that the best way for the US to counter the growing influence of China was to work with the European allies. The report further criticizes China for insisting its status as a developing nation in the World Trade Organization (WTO), despite being the second-largest economy in the world, thereby harming the interests of actual developing countries and other stakeholders in the market.
When introducing the report, Idaho Senator Jim Risch, Chairman of the committee, pointed out that the US and Europe have helped to establish the current order of the world upon principles of democracy and the rule of law that the world should be pursuing. He criticized China for attempts to undermine prosperity, security, and governance in every region in the globe, and is the "all-rounded opponent" to the shared interests of the US and Europe.
#JimRisch #Risch #SenateCommitteeonForeignRelations #USSenateCommitteeonForeignRelations #PRC #China #Europe #US #WTO
Source: Apple Daily #Nov19
https://bit.ly/2JU4CIQ
The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations published a report on Wednesday (Nov 18) stating that the best way for the US to counter the growing influence of China was to work with the European allies. The report further criticizes China for insisting its status as a developing nation in the World Trade Organization (WTO), despite being the second-largest economy in the world, thereby harming the interests of actual developing countries and other stakeholders in the market.
When introducing the report, Idaho Senator Jim Risch, Chairman of the committee, pointed out that the US and Europe have helped to establish the current order of the world upon principles of democracy and the rule of law that the world should be pursuing. He criticized China for attempts to undermine prosperity, security, and governance in every region in the globe, and is the "all-rounded opponent" to the shared interests of the US and Europe.
#JimRisch #Risch #SenateCommitteeonForeignRelations #USSenateCommitteeonForeignRelations #PRC #China #Europe #US #WTO
Source: Apple Daily #Nov19
https://bit.ly/2JU4CIQ
WTO complaint “next step” in tariff dispute between Australia and China, trade ministery says.
The trade minister Simon Brimingham said on 29 November the trade conflicts were not just harming Australia but threated global trade confidence. Canberra will take its complaints to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Due wine tariffs imposed after barley tariffs announced in May, at least 60 ships laden with coal from Australian producers have also been denied permission to enter Chinese ports, leaving them waiting off the coast while Australian authorise attempt to find a resolution to the standoff.
The wine decision would not be part of any immediate complaint to the WTO as it was still being described as an “interim application of tariffs”.
Source: The Guardian #Nov29
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/29/wto-complaint-next-step-in-tariff-dispute-between-australia-and-china-trade-minister-says?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#Australia #China #WTO #AntiDumping #Tarrif #TradeWar
The trade minister Simon Brimingham said on 29 November the trade conflicts were not just harming Australia but threated global trade confidence. Canberra will take its complaints to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Due wine tariffs imposed after barley tariffs announced in May, at least 60 ships laden with coal from Australian producers have also been denied permission to enter Chinese ports, leaving them waiting off the coast while Australian authorise attempt to find a resolution to the standoff.
The wine decision would not be part of any immediate complaint to the WTO as it was still being described as an “interim application of tariffs”.
Source: The Guardian #Nov29
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/29/wto-complaint-next-step-in-tariff-dispute-between-australia-and-china-trade-minister-says?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#Australia #China #WTO #AntiDumping #Tarrif #TradeWar
European Union condemns China over “irresponsible tweet about Australian military”.
The statement from the EU and Japan come after the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, France and New Zealand criticised the actions a Chinese foreign ministry official in tweeting a digitally created image depicting an Australian solider cutting the throat of a child in Afghanistan.
Japan’s embassy in Canberra reiterated that “trade should never be used as a tool to apply political pressure”, and Japan would “duly consider how to exercise our third party rights if Australia proceeds with their case” at the World Trade Organization against China’s barley tariffs.
“We consider the deliberate dissemination of a fabricated image via social media accounts affiliated with China’s ministry of foreign affairs to be irresponsible, insensitive and not at all constructive, particularly given the subject in question,” the EU’s spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy , Nabila Mascali said
Source: The Guardian #Dec04
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/dec/04/european-union-condemns-china-over-irresponsible-tweet-about-australian-military?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#AustraliaChina #WTO #Trade #Japan #EU
The statement from the EU and Japan come after the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, France and New Zealand criticised the actions a Chinese foreign ministry official in tweeting a digitally created image depicting an Australian solider cutting the throat of a child in Afghanistan.
Japan’s embassy in Canberra reiterated that “trade should never be used as a tool to apply political pressure”, and Japan would “duly consider how to exercise our third party rights if Australia proceeds with their case” at the World Trade Organization against China’s barley tariffs.
“We consider the deliberate dissemination of a fabricated image via social media accounts affiliated with China’s ministry of foreign affairs to be irresponsible, insensitive and not at all constructive, particularly given the subject in question,” the EU’s spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy , Nabila Mascali said
Source: The Guardian #Dec04
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/dec/04/european-union-condemns-china-over-irresponsible-tweet-about-australian-military?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#AustraliaChina #WTO #Trade #Japan #EU
the Guardian
European Union condemns China over 'irresponsible' tweet about Australian military
Regional bloc says it has raised the issue directly with Chinese vice-foreign minister
The Five Eyes plans to sanction China to counter Beijing's trade war against Australia
China has been making moves to put pressure on Australian trade. The Australian media reported that the Five Eyes Alliance, which consists of Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, has recently discussed how to deal with the situation and has not ruled out imposing trade sanctions against China. Australia has just formally filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization today against the China-initiated trade war.
According to reports, the Five Eyes Alliance is negotiating to respond to China’s trade sanctions against Australia. The U.S. is actively considering the possibility that each of the five countries may impose trade restrictions on Chinese goods or services, or that only Australia may impose punitive tariffs on China. The other four countries are open to express their support.
Fergus Hanson, the Director of International Cyber Policy Centre of Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said that the Five Eyes could also refer to Article 5 of NATO. It establishes a collective defence mechanism for member states which can respond to China's trade sanctions against Australia. “Only in this way can let the CCP realize that it (the trade sanctions) is a two-way street. Our current approach is not a solution to this problem."
Source: Apple Daily #Dec16
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201216/JR6ZDIMKLJCKJF7LS7G4CT4AEY/
#FiveEyesAlliance #AustralianChinaRelations #Australia #US #UK #Canada #NewZealand #tradewar #WTO #FergusHanson #ASPI
China has been making moves to put pressure on Australian trade. The Australian media reported that the Five Eyes Alliance, which consists of Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, has recently discussed how to deal with the situation and has not ruled out imposing trade sanctions against China. Australia has just formally filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization today against the China-initiated trade war.
According to reports, the Five Eyes Alliance is negotiating to respond to China’s trade sanctions against Australia. The U.S. is actively considering the possibility that each of the five countries may impose trade restrictions on Chinese goods or services, or that only Australia may impose punitive tariffs on China. The other four countries are open to express their support.
Fergus Hanson, the Director of International Cyber Policy Centre of Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said that the Five Eyes could also refer to Article 5 of NATO. It establishes a collective defence mechanism for member states which can respond to China's trade sanctions against Australia. “Only in this way can let the CCP realize that it (the trade sanctions) is a two-way street. Our current approach is not a solution to this problem."
Source: Apple Daily #Dec16
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201216/JR6ZDIMKLJCKJF7LS7G4CT4AEY/
#FiveEyesAlliance #AustralianChinaRelations #Australia #US #UK #Canada #NewZealand #tradewar #WTO #FergusHanson #ASPI
China’s Attacks on Australian Goods Take Many Different Forms
After a year of steadily worsening relations between Beijing and Canberra, China has imposed a raft of trade measures blocking billions of dollars’ worth of Australian commodities.
The restrictions targeting shipments of beef, barley, coal, lobster, wine and timber have taken on many forms. Some measures are precise, such as anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on barley, allowing Australia to escalate the matter to the World Trade Organization. Others, ranging from verbal notices to bans on individual companies, are less clear-cut.
Source: Bloomberg #Dec18
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-17/china-s-attacks-on-australian-goods-take-many-different-forms
#AustraliaChina #WTO #Antidumping #China
After a year of steadily worsening relations between Beijing and Canberra, China has imposed a raft of trade measures blocking billions of dollars’ worth of Australian commodities.
The restrictions targeting shipments of beef, barley, coal, lobster, wine and timber have taken on many forms. Some measures are precise, such as anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on barley, allowing Australia to escalate the matter to the World Trade Organization. Others, ranging from verbal notices to bans on individual companies, are less clear-cut.
Source: Bloomberg #Dec18
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-17/china-s-attacks-on-australian-goods-take-many-different-forms
#AustraliaChina #WTO #Antidumping #China
Australia threatens to take China to WTO and backs Boris Johnson's stance on Uighur abuses
Australia’s trade minister threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization over its “unjustifiable” decision to increase duties on Australian wine imports for up to five years. China’s commerce ministry announced levies ranging from 116.2% to 218.4% would be slapped on Australian wine imports from Mar 30.
Australia also called for the WTO to investigate Chinese tariffs on barley imports, following a series of economic sanctions or disruptions to Australian products to China’s vast market.
Diplomatic relations between the two countries have reached their lowest since the deadly 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Source: The Guardian #Mar27
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/27/australia-threatens-to-take-china-to-wto-and-backs-boris-johnsons-stance-on-uighur-abuses?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#AustraliaChina #AussieWine #China #WTO
Australia’s trade minister threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization over its “unjustifiable” decision to increase duties on Australian wine imports for up to five years. China’s commerce ministry announced levies ranging from 116.2% to 218.4% would be slapped on Australian wine imports from Mar 30.
Australia also called for the WTO to investigate Chinese tariffs on barley imports, following a series of economic sanctions or disruptions to Australian products to China’s vast market.
Diplomatic relations between the two countries have reached their lowest since the deadly 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Source: The Guardian #Mar27
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/27/australia-threatens-to-take-china-to-wto-and-backs-boris-johnsons-stance-on-uighur-abuses?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#AustraliaChina #AussieWine #China #WTO
Australian PM calls for WTO reform as tensions with China mount
The World Trade Organization must have a binding dispute settlement system to address the growing use of "economic coercion", Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday, as Canberra moves to win the support of G7 nations in its dispute with China.
Relations with China, already rocky after Australia banned Huawei from its nascent 5G broadband networking in 2018, cooled further after Canberra called this year for an independent investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, first reported in central China last year.
China responded by imposing tariffs on Australian commodities, including wine and barley and limited imports of Australian beef, coal and grapes, moves described by the United States as "economic coercion".
Source: Reuters #Jun09
https://www.reuters.com/business/australian-pm-call-wto-reform-tensions-with-china-mount-2021-06-08/
#Australian #WTO #China #COVID19
The World Trade Organization must have a binding dispute settlement system to address the growing use of "economic coercion", Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday, as Canberra moves to win the support of G7 nations in its dispute with China.
Relations with China, already rocky after Australia banned Huawei from its nascent 5G broadband networking in 2018, cooled further after Canberra called this year for an independent investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, first reported in central China last year.
China responded by imposing tariffs on Australian commodities, including wine and barley and limited imports of Australian beef, coal and grapes, moves described by the United States as "economic coercion".
Source: Reuters #Jun09
https://www.reuters.com/business/australian-pm-call-wto-reform-tensions-with-china-mount-2021-06-08/
#Australian #WTO #China #COVID19