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Kirk Says U.S. Businesses ‘Plead’ for China to Protect Patents
Posted May 25, 2010May 25 (Bloomberg) — U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said he is hearing pleas from American businesses that he get China to honor their patents and copyrights and provide them the ability to compete for business in its economy.
Kirk, who is participating in the Security and Economic Dialogue in Beijing yesterday and today, said there will be “very severe” challenges as China’s economy develops and shakes off decades of state planning.
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