China Bars Banks, Other Companies From Using Foreign Security Technology

[Paul Ferguson <fergdawgster () gmail com>]

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...and just in time for the upcoming IETF meeting in Beijing.

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China has ordered its banks and other major companies to limit use of
foreign computer security technology, setting up a possible trade clash
with the United States and Europe while adding to strains over high-tech
secrecy as some nations threaten to curtail BlackBerry service.

Beijing's restrictions cite security concerns but are also consistent with
its efforts to build up Chinese technology industries by shielding them
from competition and pressing global rivals to hand over know-how.

The United States and the European Union have raised questions in the World
Trade Organization about the rules. An American industry group is
criticizing them as an attempt to shut competitors out of a promising
market. Authorities are inspecting companies to enforce the restrictions
and some have been told to replace foreign technology.

"These are legitimate security concerns, but the Chinese are going way too
far," said Steven Kho, a trade lawyer for law firm Akin Gump in Washington.
"You cannot say from the outset, `All foreign products are a security
risk.'"

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More:
http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/market_news/article.jsp?content=D9H
QLP9G2

- - ferg

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