Chinese Export Boom in Evidence at Trade Show

Buyers swarming through the world’s largest trade show in Guangzhou underscore how China’s low wages and cheap currency are producing a resurgence of exports.

Geithner Prepares to Meet With Chinese Leaders

The Treasury secretary, who unintentionally charged that China was “manipulating” its currency during confirmation hearings, will make his first trip to China since taking office.

China and U.S. in Currency Spat

A war of words is flaring between China and the United States that could leave both sides losers.

About face on China?

Jan 26 - The Obama Administration is already signaling that it plans to talk tough on China's currency, but it is not clear if US policy is headed for a major change.

Many lawmakers on Capitol Hill believe China's currency is significantly undervalued, giving Chinese companies an unfair advantage in international trade.

China Rejects Currency Manipulation Charge

The central bank of China rejected an accusation by President Obama’s nominee for Treasury secretary that China was trying to gain an unfair advantage on exports.

Geithner Hints at Harder Line on China Trade

Timothy F. Geithner stated that the president believed that China was “manipulating” its currency.

Yuan Hits Milestone Against Dollar

For the first time in over a decade, the dollar bought less than 7 yuan, a milestone that is just the latest sign of China’s growing economic power.

China Lets Currency Appreciate a Bit Faster

The increase fed speculation that China was yielding to international pressure and the state of its economy.

China, U.S. engage on currency

Dec. 13 - The value of Chinese currency was discussed at high level trade talks between the U.S. and China in the city of Xianghe on Thursday.

China expressed concern about politicizing trade issues.

The U.S. said China needs to press for a more open economy.

China to Let Market Forces Weigh on Value of Yuan

China will allow market forces to exert more influence over the value of the yuan as the country moves toward a fully convertible currency.

China Rejects Europe’s Call for Currency to Rise Faster

China signaled Tuesday that it would resist demands for rapid appreciation of the yuan and would instead continue gradual progress toward a more flexible exchange rate.

Sarkozy calls on China to revalue Yuan

Nov. 26 - French president tell fast-growing nation it also has a growing responsibility to on economic matters

The French president's first official trip to China is flush with business deals including an agreement for China to buy 160 Airbus aircraft. But Sarkozy called publicly on Chinese President Hu Jintao to let the yuan rise more swiftly against the euro.

China Cracking Down on Illegal Currency Conversion

A Chinese businesswoman has been arrested and accused of supervising currency transactions worth more than $500 million, spotlighting the extent of illegal currency flows out of China into Hong Kong.

China Remarks Drive Dollar Lower

Currency traders gave the dollar a pounding today after a Chinese official suggested that the country could begin to diversify its huge foreign-exchange reserves.