China embarks on diplomatic tour to improve its international image
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The Chinese government is engaged in a top-level diplomatic initiative to improve its image not only with its Asian neighbors but with the US, Europe and Africa as well. Chinese officials concede that China's image has suffered because of issues such as its threat to invade Taiwan and its insistence on replacing Hong Kong's elected legislature with an appointed body. The diplomatic effort is aimed at reassuring the world community of China's friendly intentions.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1996
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China agrees to help U.S. firms battle piracy via sales of legitimate software
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The Chinese government has lent its support to a software industry effort aimed at curbing the trade in pirated software. China's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Ministry of Electronic Industries have both taken steps to promote the use of legitimate software and they have arranged meetings between US executives and the country's major software users. Observers agree that the high-level effort has helped boost sales of legitimate products in the Chinese market.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1996
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Plant at center of dispute started with Philips' help
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Shenfei Laser Optical Systems Co. is a Chinese factory being accused by the American government of producing pirated compact and laser disks. The factory was established and half-owned by Philips Electronics NV. U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor announced that sanctions would be imposed on China effective Feb. 4, 1995 if legal protection of intellectual property rights are not enforced.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1995
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