US accuses China of improperly aiding exporters


ASSOCIATED PRESS: The United States alleges the Chinese government is unfairly helping their exporters.

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ASSOCIATED PRESS: The United States alleges the Chinese government is unfairly helping their exporters.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said Wednesday that China designates certain export companies as “demonstration bases” that receive free or discounted services from suppliers. The U.S. says China paid the suppliers almost $1 billion over three years to provide those services.

Getting help are textile and clothing makers, advanced materials and metals companies, light industrial firms, specialty chemical manufacturers, medical product makers and agricultural firms.

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