International Trade

Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: July 5 New York Times on China, the sweatshop: The labor strife spreading through China's factory cities has clearly frazzled the government.

Text of President Barack Obama's first State of the Union speech on Wednesday, as provided by the White House: OBAMA: Madam Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the president shall give to Congress information about the state of our union.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwanese universities are preparing to attract top-notch students from mainland China, an official said Thursday, setting the stage for the dismantling of another barrier amid warming ties between the sides.