The Chinese authorities won't allow the yuan to appreciate over the next year or so, said David Roche, global strategist at Independent Strategy Ltd.

The United States sees China as a vital partner and competitor, but the two countries need to address economic imbalances or risk "enormous strains" on their relationship, President Barack Obama said.

The United States welcomes the rise in the yuan's exchange rate in recent years but wants the currency to climb further, visiting Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said in Beijing.

The United States will press China to crack down on piracy of U.S. goods and open its market to more American firms at high-level talks next week, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

China will face more pressure to let the yuan rise ahead of U.S. congressional elections next year, as the dollar is pushed down by a current account deficit and low savings rates, the head of Morgan Stanley Asia said.

Russia and China looked to steady their close but increasingly imbalanced relationship on Tuesday when visiting Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin ushered through trade deals said to be worth $3.5 billion.

China has had recurring periods of greatness and recurring periods of disaster and now is the time to be in China, Jim Rogers, chairman of Rogers Holdings, told CNBC as China celebrates 60 years of communist rule.

Say the name Jim Rogers, and these thoughts might come to mind — billionaire, China, author, adventure capitalist, George Soros' one-time partner, investment guru, man in bow tie ... but how about father?

Global stocks rose Wednesday as investors grew more optimistic about the global economy recovering. But experts interviewed on CNBC remain torn about whether this is a bear-market rally or a new bull market.

The banking sector was one of the few sectors in the red Tuesday as investors remained cautious on the health of the system. Experts tell CNBC how to invest during the uncertainty.

After last week's gains, most global stocks were down Monday as weak corporate results tempered investors' optimism. Experts tell CNBC it's still a bear-market rally.

Global stocks were up Friday, driven higher by financials and miners as metals prices rose. Experts tell CNBC the market rally has further to go.

Global stocks have enjoyed a nice rally over the last few weeks. But experts are wary of how long the good times can last. They tell CNBC where they see value in these uncertain times.

As the outlook for Western economies remains uncertain with juxtapositions of green shoots and worsening economic data, experts tell CNBC they see opportunities in emerging markets.

After April's dazzling performance, stocks have begun May in a positive position. Experts tell CNBC this is the beginning of a new bull market which could last into 2013. But others disagree, saying a pullback is due.