China irks US with computer security review rules (AP)

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, left, and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan, right, shake hands after exchanging signed documents at the Eco Partnership signing ceremony during the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue in Beijing, China, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. China's chief trade envoy urged Washington on Thursday to stabilize its economy and protect Beijing's U.S. investments as the two sides opened economic talks overshadowed by the global financial crisis and tensions over currency. 'We hope the U.S. side will take the necessary measures to stabilize the economy and financial markets, as well as to guarantee the safety of China's assets and investments in the United States,' Wang told Paulson and other U.S. officials at the Strategic Economic Dialogue. (AP Photo/Elizabeth Dalziel, Pool)AP - The Chinese government is stirring trade tensions with Washington with a plan to require foreign computer security technology to be submitted for government approval, in a move that might require suppliers to disclose business secrets.


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