Its policies about valuing its currency and its human rights record have also created tensions.

VOA: special.2010.01.15

Should the United States support its currency with gold or with gold and silver?

VOA: special.2010.07.01

China did not make any additional statements regarding its currency policy, which has been a persistent issue.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

They say China manipulates its currency to lower the cost of its exports, undercutting American manufacturers.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

China has been accused of keeping its currency,the yuan, artificially low to boost exports.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

Beijing has long refused to allow its currency to float.

VOA: standard.2010.06.21

President Obama faces domestic political pressure of his own in dealing with the Chinese currency issue and its impact on trade.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

Similar investments against the euro are also blamed for pushing the European currency to its lowest level in four years.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

Economists say India has bought gold to diversify its assets and hold fewer dollars at a time when the U.S.currency is weakening against other currencies.

VOA: standard.2009.11.06