Divisive issues should be avoided at Seattle -- US
The United States sought to reassure Southeast Asia on Wednesday it would have the region's interests at heart during global trade talks later this month, saying several potentially divisive issues should be avoided.

China kicks off move to convince sceptics
China boosted its campaign to convince domestic sceptics of the benefits to WTO membership on Wednesday with a cabinet think-tank predicting entry would add one percentage point to annual economic growth until 2010.

China-US deal on WTO puts heat on Vietnam
China's WTO deal with the United States has raised the stakes for Vietnam as it grapples with the merits of signing its own landmark trade agreement with Washington.


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