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Articles and resources on opening free trade between the U.S. and the People's Republic of China by granting China Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR).

After the China Trade Bill - What's at Stake?
The real story for Labor, and the Economy overall, will come as the application of the agreement unfolds. With retooling and new trade relationships China could be in the right place at the right time with a new challenge to U.S. industries. From Labor Issues Guide David Low.

China Opposes PNTR Conditions
Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China would require the creation of a commission responsible for monitoring human rights conditions in China. China doesn't like that. From Kevin Reid, About.com Human Rights Guide.

China and Free-Trade Guilt: An Editorial
If liberalized trade with China is good for both countries, then why does it make me feel so lousy? A look at human rights, dictatorships, a new flick, and free trade. From US Politics Guide John Aravosis.

China - Down to the Wire
After weeks of furious debate, a historic bill to grant China permanent normal trade relations is entering the do-or-die stage. US News Guide Clare Saliba provides a roundup of some of the best resources and coverage of the issue that the Net has to offer.

China Trade Pact - Agriculture
The effects of the trade bill on  ag-industry. From Agricultural Guide Kathy Gill.

China Poised to Join World Trade
Labor Issues Guide David Low's article provides key background and resources to understand the issues behind this historic debate and vote in Congress. (Follow-up ongoing coverage)

Union Demonstrations in Washington
During the week of April 13, 2000, over 15,000 protestors opposed to the China trade bill marched in Washington. Labor Issues Guide David Low covered the event and sorts out the reasons behind it.

Bridging the Gap on PNTR
About.com guide to Global Business Paul Bishop examines who will have to give what to reach an agreement on trade with China.

China and The United States
Related articles and opinion from around the world. From World Current Events Guide Keith Porter.

Prince Charles says 'No' to Noodles with Jiang
"And rumours that Charles, Prince of Wales boycotted the Chinese President's dinner invitation appear to be true." Royalty guide Stuart MacWatt reports on a royal snub of China president Jiang Zemin.

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