U.S. Encounters Trade Problems in China; Report on WTO Compliance Cites Agriculture, Intellectual-Property concerns.(BUSINESS)

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Byline: Jeffrey Sparshott, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

China's trade rules covering agriculture, intellectual-property rights and services have "generated significant problems" for U.S. firms during the country's first year of membership in the World Trade Organization, according to a report released yesterday by the Bush administration.

The report also acknowledged that China has made significant progress since becoming a WTO member one year ago.

"While the efforts of China's leadership to implement China's WTO commitments should be recognized, the administration also found a number of causes for serious concern," the report said.

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