Highlights of this month’s edition
• Bilateral trade: Surge in U.S. exports in October, but year-to-date deficit remains high; agricultural exports lead but U.S. technology-intensive industries also benefit
• Bilateral policy issues: China-EU summit in Beijing leads to talk of BIT and FTA; WTO ITA Talks fall through; Biden and Lew visit Asia, address Shanghai FTZ and criticize ADIZ
• Sector spotlight: Pharmaceuticals sector in China seeing rapid growth; may benefit from 3rd Plenum; questions regarding future competitiveness against European and U.S. firms
• China’s economy: Growth likely to meet government target; capital inflows up despite flagging exports; continual risks in banking sector and housing market
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