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Discusses the reaction of U.S. President George W. Bush to the proposed takeover of a major American oil company by a Chinese rival. Details of the offer by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation for Unocal, which had already made a deal to be acquired by American oil giant Chevron; How the issue is forcing the administration to confront its own internal rifts over U.S. relations with China; Focus on related economic and foreign-policy issues; Likelihood that the administration's numerous ties to the oil industry will become a political issue; Observation that the White House is avoiding taking a position; Divisions among Bush's advisers over how to proceed; Strategic reasons to keep the U.S.-China relationship stable; Implications of the proposed oil deal for the U.S. administration.

Reports on the resistance by leaders of France and China in supporting U.S. President George W. Bush and the United States in a possible was with Iraq. Difficulty the Bush administration is having in its attempt to gain support from the United Nations Security Council for military action; Support from President Jacques Chirac of France and President Jiang Zemin of China for the continuation of United Nations weapons inspections in Iraq; Continuation of military buildup in the Persian Gulf region by the Bush administration.

Focuses on the April 12, 2000 rally of steel and automobile workers, truck drivers and other union members in Washington, D.C., protesting the United States trade agreement with China that would bring China into the World Trade Organization (WTO). Evidence of anxiety about economic globalization and its effect on US job security and on poverty, the environment and human rights around the world; Other planned demonstrations; Comments from union members.

Reports on the rally that was held on April 12, 2000 on Washington, D.C. by steelworkers, truck drivers and other union members against the proposed United States trade agreement with China. Message of the rallyists; Purpose of the rally; Misconceptions about the trade agreement.

States that United States (US) President Bill Clinton's administration must persuade Congress to amend a 1974 trade law to complete the processs of bringing China into the global trading system. Background on the law that limits the trading privileges the US can grant countries; Countries denied of normal trade status under the amendment; Remarks of Senator Trent Lott (R-Miss.) on admitting China into the World Trade Organization.

Discusses the preparation of the Clinton administration to rally support for China's admission into the World Trade Organization (WTO). The likelihood of approval; Support of China and free trade in the Senate compared with the House; The issue of the United States granting normal trading privileges to China.

Relates that the United States' trade deficit with China rose in September 1996 to another record, according to the US Commerce Department. Preparation by President Bill Clinton to press top Chinese officials to open their market more fully to American products; Clinton's scheduled meeting with President Jiang Zemin of China in November 1996 at a Philippines meeting of Asian leaders.

Reports on developments related to foreign economic relations between China and the United States as of May 30, 1996. China's offer of reopening talks on Chinese piracy of American movies, music and software; Schedule of talks; Background on the US demands.

Reports on a warning by an organization of chief executives called the Business Council to the United States government to be aware of trade conflicts which may endanger US and Chinese trade. Concern of business leaders over the conflict of differences regarding piracy, human rights and the spread of nuclear technology; Comments from public officials.

Reports on American trade policy developments related to China. Timetable for economic sanctions against China for failing to curb trade piracy; Failure by American trading partners to protect American copyrights and trademarks; Importance of the Chinese market.

Reports on the agreement for the Entergy Corporation of New Orleans to help build a power plant north of Beijing, China, concluded in 1994 by the then United States (U.S.) Commerce Secretary Ronald H. Brown, which subsequently failed. Significance of this deal for the U.S.; Why the deal failed; Information on the involvement of the Lippo Group in the deal; Details on Entergy.