Hong Kong argues for access

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Hong Kong Chief Secretary Anson Chan has assured US officials that the country's import products are not being used to ship highly sensitive goods, following reports that military vessels from mainland China are allowed to cross borders without undergoing routine inspection. The issue has not only severely affected Hong Kong-US export relations, but has also generated apprehension over a pending reduction of imported high-technology products, particularly computers. A US congressional investigative committee has already been created to probe the case.

Computers, International economic relations, Hong Kong, Computer industry, International trade, Exports

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APEC meeting may boost U.S. plan to scrap tariffs

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Philippine organizers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting support the adoption of the Information Technology Agreement proposed by the US. The agreement, which involves the elimination of tariffs for information technology devices, will also be taken up in the World Trade Organization's ministerial meeting in Singapore on Dec. 1996. Organizers are endorsing the agreement to APEC-member economies and report that Canada and Japan are willing to back the effort.

Electronic computers, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, International Groups NEC, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Taxation, Philippines, Tax policy, Information systems, Tariffs, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

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U.S. signals displeasure with Rangoon by suspending officials' entry rights

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Burmese efforts to stem democratic opposition prompted Pres. Bill Clinton and Congress to impose sanctions prohibiting the issuance of visas to senior Burmese government officials and their families. The sanctions also imply the suspension of US investments in Myanmar if the ruling administration continues harassing opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Myanmar's State Law and Order Restoration Council has reportedly detained and arrested hundreds of peaceful activists.

Entry Visas, Political aspects, United States foreign relations, Sanctions (International law), Burmese foreign relations, Myanmar, Visas, Political crimes and offenses, Political crimes

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