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Hackers Hijack Nike Web Site to Anti-Trade Page

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Computer hackers hijacked Nike Inc.'s Web site on Wednesday, redirecting visitors to an anti-free trade site that threatened to disrupt a September World Economic Forum meeting, the sports apparel giant said.

Bucking China, Congress Embraces Rights Panel

By Adam Entous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Over Beijing's objections, a permanent U.S. commission will keep watch on China's human rights record under an historic trade bill headed for final passage.

China Lauds Trade Vote, Angry Over Human Rights

By Andrew Browne BEIJING (Reuters) - A relieved China on Thursday hailed a "wise" U.S. House of Representatives vote granting it permanent normal trade relations (PNTR), but lashed out at human rights conditions attached by lawmakers.

Acceptance Doesn""t Mean Compliance

Washington Post / By Clay Chandler, Washington Post Foreign Service / Thursday, May 25, 2000 SHANGHAI, May 24 -- After the long battle over trade with China, now comes the hard part--figuring out how to make money in the Chinese market.

China Hails Trade Deal

BBC News The Beijing government has praised the "wise" vote by the US House of Representatives to normalise trade relations with China, but has reacted with anger to some of the conditions attached to the bill.

House OKs China Trade Normalization

By TOM RAUM, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Supporters of liberalizing trade ties with China are optimistic for their chances in the Senate after the hotly contested measure won a difficult vote in the House. But, while the bill enjoys wide bipartisan support there, Senate rules also make it far easier for opponents to slow matters or create parliamentary havoc.

China Vote Seen Too Close to Call

MSNBC News / By Tom Curry WASHINGTON, May 24 - With a crucial debate on liberalizing trade with China just hours away, supporters seemed confident they had the votes to win. But opponents insisted the battle was not over and both sides planned to lobby members of the House of Representatives right up to decision time about 5 p.m. ET.

Reckoning with China

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Why Expand China Trade? Everyone Wins

USA Today As Congress prepares today to vote on normalizing trade with China, the air is choked with competing arguments, just as it was during the debate on free trade with Canada and Mexico in 1993. Now, as then, the easiest way for Americans to cut to the heart of the matter is to assess what's in the deal for them. The short answer is "plenty."

House Seen Passing Key China Trade Bill

By Adam Entous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A deeply divided U.S. House of Representatives was expected on Wednesday to narrowly approve a fiercely contested China trade bill, in what would be a monumental victory for President Clinton, pro-business Republicans in Congress and economic reformers in Beijing.