Documents tagged "China"
Found 92 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024194.txt
The document discusses various energy developments in 2012 and how countries are planning for independence day. It touches on topics such as global GDP growth, US retail sales, housing data, the fiscal cliff, President's tax proposals on high net worth taxpayers, China's production and capital spending, and Romney's tax plan. The document also mentions certain companies like AMD, APD, BHI, CAT, ETFC, GE, GOOG, IBM, MCD, MSFT, PH, and a study released by the Tax Policy Center.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024132.txt
The document discusses global economic data and trends in different regions. In the US, job markets are gradually improving, spending is up, and access to credit remains easy due to a healthy capital position of banks. However, concerns remain about inflation and the economy's ability to withstand stimulus withdrawal. In China, there are mixed views on whether economic data reflects its true state, with some analysts suggesting that it is not as bad as it looks. Meanwhile, in Europe, data has been considered bizarre since the ECB gifted EU banks 650 billion Euros. Despite this, there have been positive signs of recovery, particularly in terms of improving jobless claims and a growing economy. However, concerns remain about the long-term sustainability of these improvements due to rising deficits.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023707.txt
The U.S. and China have agreed to pause their trade war, with Robert Lawrence Kuhn stating that both sides are interpreting the deal differently. The Chinese look at the status quo as good for both sides, while the Americans have critical issues to address such as open markets, IP protection, forced technology transfer, and cyber security/cyber theft. However, they have different interpretations of events, with the spy plane collision in 2001 being a notable example. The pause will allow time for negotiations and give China an opportunity to celebrate its 40th anniversary of reform and opening up.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023666.txt
Robert Lawrence Kuhn is a public intellectual, international corporate strategist, investment banker, and expert on China. He has worked with China's state leaders for over 30 years and provides commentary on media outlets such as CNN, CGTN, CNBC, and Fox Business. Dr. Kuhn authored How China’s Leaders Think (featuring President Xi) and The Man Who Changed China: The Life and Legacy of Jiang Zemin (China's best-selling book of 2005). He is also the co-creator and co-producer of the award-winning, five-part series China’s Challenges with Shanghai Media Group.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023572.txt
The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation marked a significant transition in President Xi Jinping's grand vision for a new era of win-win globalization. The core idea was to structure, finance, and build critical infrastructure in developing economies as well as diversify and expand the Chinese economy which needed restructuring. The forum aimed to address global discontent with differential impacts on workers in Western countries and championed China's commitment to globalization while reversing historical trends of protectionism in the US.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023571.txt
The article discusses the importance of developing nations having their perspectives and voices heard through news media. It highlights the Belt and Road Initiative as a key topic, which aims to foster economic ties among countries in Central Asia, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, and other regions. The initiative is supported by experts who believe it will be applauded in years to come. Additionally, the article mentions the US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, with Robert Kuhn expressing that the Belt and Road Initiative is a more important event in hindsight than the debate.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022344.txt
The document discusses a global survey conducted by YouGov for The Times that revealed Bill Gates as the most admired person in the world. In his home country of America, he ranked only fifth behind Pope Francis, President Obama, Billy Graham, and George W. Bush. The Queen came highest in Britain and second in Australia but did not make the Indian top ten. Hillary Clinton was rated 15% in a recent Gallup poll as the most admired woman in separate questions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020447.txt
The document is a report from the Working Group on Chinese Influence Activities in the United States. It discusses China's efforts to influence American interests and public opinion, including through government policies, investments, propaganda, and cyber attacks. The report identifies several key people and places associated with these activities, such as senior officials at the Chinese Communist Party and state-owned enterprises, academic institutions, and think tanks that have received funding from China. It also highlights concerns about the potential for undue influence on American policymaking and public opinion, and recommends strategies for promoting constructive vigilance to address these risks.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019444.txt
The document discusses a Canadian superlab called Biotron that studies the impact of climate change on living organisms. The lab contains miniature chunks of the natural world and is designed by Norman Winer, a biochemist and plant biologist. In addition to its scientific focus, the document mentions an "intercultural garden" in Germany run entirely by women from different countries.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017524.txt
The document discusses key global events that took place in the first years of this century and their impact on demographics and the economy. It mentions a gradual change in population growth where two-child families are now the norm for 80% of mankind, as well as the G20 meeting in Washington 2008. The document also discusses upcoming tectonic shifts in demographics, innovations, and frontline medical research at the Swedish-American Life Science Summit in Stockholm, Sweden.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016801.txt
The document is a capital market outlook from the Chief Investment Office, discussing topics such as macro strategy, global market views, and thought of the week. Paul Morris, Managing Director at Merrill Private Wealth Management, highlights key issues like Federal Reserve policy, global research and development spending, and gold's role as a diversifier in portfolios. The discussion covers the evolving concept of price stability, the potential acceleration of R&D spending due to the U.S.-China tech cold war, and recent tailwinds for gold's performance versus the US dollar.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014525.txt
The email discusses the investment outlook for the year ahead and reflects on 2016 as a period of uncertainty with economic concerns such as China's growth path, oil prices, and U.S. consumer spending. The author notes that despite these concerns, maintaining a balanced and diversified position led to better performance in the long run. The email also mentions a "mid-cycle slowdown" and includes an image showing West Texas Intermediate spot price and broad trade-weighted dollar value over time.