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"US threats of ‘consequences’ if Beijing supports Russia could target China’s large foreign reserve assets, a significant portion of which is made up of US government bonds, Chinese economists say."

"China reportedly bought only 57 per cent of the US exports it had committed to purchase under the phase-one trade deal, so what is the next step for the world’s two largest economies?"

"Richard Nixon’s visit sparked a new era of collaboration but now the relationship between US and China is beginning to unravel."

"Large-scale job losses in the US due to trade with China will lead to enduring demographic and political aftershocks without the implementation of policies that promote widespread job growth."

"Chinese sources say trade talks between Washington and Beijing have occurred more frequently than authorities on either side have revealed, and China vowed last month to “buy whatever the US can ship over”."

"Foreign investment into China hit a record US$144.4 billion in 2020, while firms exiting China did not leave because of tariffs, US researchers say."

"Australia desperately hopes this week’s AUSMIN meetings will see greater practical American support against ongoing trade strikes by China. But this might not be in Canberra’s best interests."

"Critics accuse Washington of doing little to help Australia in its China dispute, as American exporters cash in on increased demand amid supply shortages."

"China wants ‘greater autonomy’ of macroeconomic policies, signalling it is keen to add stimulus even if the US Federal Reserve starts tapering bond purchases."

>"Officials at the US Treasury, State Department, Pentagon and National Security Council are bolstering their efforts to understand the potential implications of China’s digital currency."

Observers say financiers have dominated US trade policy since the 1980s but their influence appears to be on the wane

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