Hu’s Feel-Good Tour of U.S. Is Likely to Be a Bit Chilly
It is almost inevitable that when a country gains economic power it uses that new clout to its advantage. Now it’s China’s turn.
Lately, China has been showing the business world the business end of its economic cudgel. So when President Hu Jintao visits the U.S. this week, the reception likely will be frostier than usual.
About a year ago, China announced a program of “indigenous innovation” that would require foreign companies that want to do business with the government to design and produce their products in China. Beijing said it wanted to spur home-grown invention.
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