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Obama, Hu Highlight Cooperation
Nov 17th, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
BEIJING-As he dives into the heart of his trip to China, President Barack Obama is finding it hard to bring his trademark charisma to bear.
Mr. Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday for their second private talks in two days...IMF chief says stronger yuan needed for rebalancing
Nov 15th, 2009 - Forbes
BEIJING, Nov 16 (Reuters) - A stronger Chinese yuan is part of the reforms that Beijing needs to implement to increase domestic consumption and help ease global imbalances...
Hong Kong GDP Slows on Weak Exports
Nov 13th, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's economic growth slowed in the third quarter mainly because of weak exports, although domestic consumption remained resilient thanks to abundant liquidity and China's robust recovery.
Obama to press Asia to open markets and buy more US imports
Nov 13th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
Reporting from Washington and Beijing - On the eve of his first Pacific trip since entering the White House, President Obama signaled Thursday that he would press Asian leaders to open up their markets and boost purchases of U.S...
Stocks edge higher, add to week's big gains
Oct 9th, 2009 - Forbes
Stocks edged higher Friday, adding to the week's big gains after the government issued a mixed trade report. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit declined 3.5 percent to $30.7 billion in August, as imports fell on lower oil demand...



