China irks US with computer security review rules

The Chinese government is straining trade tensions with Washington with its plan to require foreign computer security technology to be submitted for government approval. This move might require suppliers to disclose business secrets. The rules are to take effect May 1st. Washington is against this move and is pressuring Beijing to stop.

Beijing earlier once tried forcing foreign companies to explain how encryption systems work. This plan could hurt China if enough business decide to deal with other countries that have fewer controls to do business.

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