As President Obama clearly said just a few months ago, China must play by the international rules, the international trading system from which they've benefited so much.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I am convinced that China needs to be a strong trading partner with the United States long term.
If the Chinese can't buy U.S. products, they'll buy them from European countries and then develop stronger economic ties with France and Germany and perhaps side more with those countries when international issues flare up.
This China trade deal is basically like the Bobby Knight of trade deals. You know, you abuse, you abuse, you abuse, and then they say 'Well, OK, we'll let you try one more time.'
The fact of the matter is that instead of going around the world and haranguing countries for engaging with China, the West should be encouraging its own businesses to trade and invest in these regions.
China can and will be an invaluable trading partner to both the U.S. and the U.K.
We treat China as a normal trading and economic partner.
China has not lived up to any other trade agreements over the last decade... They don't have any compliance or enforcement.
But I believe in fair trade, and I will tell you, I have many, many friends heading up corporations, and people that do just business in China, they say it's virtually impossible. It's very, very hard to come into China. And yet, we welcome them with open arms.
China is an area where we need to be present. Lots of companies want to supply their products to China.
In a couple of years, the Chinese will be seen as regular participants in international industry. Their companies have to report to shareholders as well as to the Chinese authorities. They need to make money, they have to be efficient.
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