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The article presents the author's experience of visiting Shanghai, China on a bicycle. The author says that he wanted to get on the pavement and ride bicycle to see the town. He rented a mountain bike from an American emigrant and started roaming in the streets. The author says that the whole time he was in Shanghai, he kept searching for cyclists demanding their share of the road.

According to the draft document, the TTC establishes 10 working groups in areas where the U.S. and EU plan to strengthen their relationship and cooperation, ranging from technology standards, climate, supply chains and semiconductors, and global trade challenges. (Bloomberg) -- The European Union and the U.S. are cautiously moving to rein in China, seeking stronger enforcement of investment-screening rules and trying to keep technology from being misused to threaten security and human rights, according to a draft of outcomes ahead of key talks that may be postponed. [Extracted from the article]

Merkel Says EU Has "Strategic Interest" in Working With China (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel said the European Union has a "great strategic interest" in maintaining cooperation with China in the face of a widening list of grievances with the government in Beijing. In a speech in Berlin late Wednesday, the German leader said the 27-member bloc's relationship with China will be a top priority when her government takes over the six-month rotating EU presidency on July 1. [Extracted from the article]

European governments struggling with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic are hardening their positions toward China as suspicions grow over the level of transparency in the coronavirus's country of origin. The European Union's position on China has been relatively measured, but leaders are beginning to call for a more thorough examination of its activities amid accusations Beijing has covered up the true scale of the epidemic. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- North Atlantic Treaty Organization leaders gather outside London to talk about issues ranging from arms control to China, wrapping up a two-day gathering to mark the alliance's 70th anniversary. Donald Trump emerged at the summit venue - though he left Prime Minister Boris Johnson and NATO's Jens Stoltenberg bantering awkwardly as they waited for more than five minutes for the U.S. president to arrive. "NATO is agile, NATO is active; NATO is adapting - and NATO is the most successful alliance in history, because we have been able to change again and again when the world is changing". [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- North Atlantic Treaty Organization leaders gather outside London to talk about issues ranging from arms control to China, wrapping up a two-day gathering to mark the alliance's 70th anniversary. "NATO is agile, NATO is active; NATO is adapting - and NATO is the most successful alliance in history, because we have been able to change again and again when the world is changing". [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel is under pressure from her intelligence services and her party to toughen her stance on Chinese equipment supplier Huawei Technologies Co. to ensure German data is safe as the country builds out its fifth-generation networks. The Huawei dilemma illustrates the balancing act that Merkel has to pull off as she tries to defend German interests without riling the government in China, a key market for her country's exporters. Adding to Merkel's headaches, the U.S. administration has turned the Huawei case into a test of loyalty for western nations in its trade war with China. [Extracted from the article]

China policy is not about to soften under the incoming commission, according to a senior EU official with knowledge of trade issues. China is angry about the measures, but the EU will hold to its stance even as the economy staggers because it sees a risk China could ramp up exports subsidies even more, the official said. [Extracted from the article]

German chancellor says Siemens-Alstom rejection was "rash" EU must consider European champions, rule changes, Merkel says. [Extracted from the article]

The European Union's two largest nations projected a united front in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in France on Tuesday, pledging to open investments with the Asian country while also fixing imbalances in the relationship. Macron accepted that the opening of Europe's market to China has created tensions in society. [Extracted from the article]

Spy chief Maassen says technology transfer threatens security Among the most notable have been the 2016 purchase of robot maker Kuka AG by Midea Group Co., the halted takeover of semiconductor-equipment maker Aixtron SE and the State Grid Corporation of China's bid for a 20 percent stake in 50Hertz Transmission GmbH. [Extracted from the article]

It's "time to talk" about joint approach to China, Hardt says Trump's tariff exemption for EU will win time for trade talks Europe should use a reprieve with President Donald Trump in a simmering trade conflict to convince the U.S. to team up against China's potentially "unfair" trade practices, according to a German government official. [Extracted from the article]

G-20 host Hamburg bracing for U.S. disruptions to trade As the biggest port in Europe's biggest economy, Hamburg is the gateway to the world for the mighty German exporting industry that Trump has in his sights. [Extracted from the article]

"The Americans can't just exit this climate protection treaty", EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, who will be among the officials meeting Li, said in a speech in Berlin on Wednesday. At the meeting, the EU and China will seek to create momentum for a bilateral investment agreement, according to a European official with knowledge of the discussions who asked not to be named because talks are ongoing. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. The Chinese government eased its total internet blockade of the iTunes web site, but maintained some partial blocks in order to continue imposing censorship on dissenting political views. Kevin Cogill was arrested for putting music by Guns n'Roses on the internet. Kara DioGuardi is to become a judge on the televised singing contest "American Idol."

"There's bipartisan support to declare China a currency manipulator", said Graham, whose stance was backed by Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire. Trump, who pilloried China on the campaign trail for its trade practices, has the power to brand the country a currency manipulator and doesn't need Congressional support. [Extracted from the article]

Commenting on the Aixtron case, Commerce Ministry spokesman Shen Danyang said Wednesday that China hopes Germany can treat Chinese companies' investment with a rational, objective attitude. Attribution Patrick Donahue: by reporter Chad Thomas: editor Alan Crawford: editor responsible Tony Czuczka: editor Guy Johnson: by reporter. [Extracted from the article]

Even with growth at the lower end of the government's projection and recent data signaling another soft patch, China's economy is on track to overtake the whole of the euro zone. Attribution Rosalind Mathieson: editor responsible Patrick Donahue: by reporter Ting Shi: by reporter Enda Curran: by reporter Adam Majendie: editor Raymond Colitt: assist. [Extracted from the article]

The German government is becoming more involved in efforts to thwart a Chinese bid for robot maker Kuka AG before Chancellor Angela Merkel's trip to China next week. Linked by $164 billion in commerce, China is Germany's fourth-biggest trading partner and Germany is China's fifth-biggest. [Extracted from the article]

To contact the reporter on this story:Patrick Donahue in Berlin at pdonahue1@bloomberg.netTo contact the editors responsible for this story:Alan Crawford at acrawford6@bloomberg.netSteve Geimann, James Amott Attribution Patrick Donahue: by reporter Alan Crawford: editor responsible Steve Geimann: editor James Amott: editor. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the highlights of a podcast conducted by Doug Donahue and Jason King, citing the advantages of nearshoring. The panelists noted that the global economics of manufacturing is moving in favor of North America's favor, rendering reshoring and nearshoring as viable strategies. They cite a 2013 AlixPartners' study showing lower manufacturing costs in Mexico, compared to China, putting the country in a strong position to attract manufacturers across a wide range of industries.

The article provides a chart listing the international musical artists hoping to gain exposure during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. Several artists such as Nelly, Sheryl Crow, and The Who will record songs for U.S. advertisements being featured during the Olympics. Actor Jackie Chan presents a song that will be played at an on-site exhibit. The bands Fukuyama, Mr. Children, and Masaharu have created theme music for Japanese broadcasters.

Focuses on the United States Chamber of Commerce's call for relentless pursuit of foreign markets. Request for Congress to approve the legislation giving China permanent Normal Trading Relations; Impact of trade on living standards in developing nations.