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China's foreign economic relations dipped sharply after Tiananmen. International agencies and governments suspended loan negotiations while foreign investors lessened new commitments. Tourism plunged. The net effect cut foreign exchange earnings. But retrenchment measures to cool the overheated economy reduced imports, as did the lessened availability of credit, while exports increased. The balance of trade markedly improved. By mid-1990 foreign economic sanctions had been eased or lifted altogether. Various measures favored special economic zones and coastal enclaves for foreign investment, especially from Taiwan and Japan. Conservative attacks on policy, the recentralization of foreign exchange control, and stagnation in economic reform cause concern abroad, however. The differential development of interior versus coastal areas affects marketing and competitiveness. A likely succession struggle and the possible emergence of popular unrest continue to cloud foreign views.

Changes since spring 1989, with reference to the international environment.

Betr. u.a.: Hintergrund und Entwicklung der Demokratiebewegung und der Studenten-Aufstände in der VR China; die Niederschlagung der Bewegung im Juni 1989; Stärke und Schwäche der Demokratiebewegung. (Ausw. Amt, Bibliothek)

Gradual, important and encouraging developments in the relationship between Taipei and Beijing during the past decade. The two Chinese societies face and will continue to face new challenges both internally and externally. A gradual process of rationalization of policymaking on both sides of the Taiwan strait. The international environment is likely to continue to be favourable to further improvement of Taipei-Beijing relations. (DÜI-Sen)