Removing China's MFN status could serve as a strategic measure by the U.S. to address intellectual property theft and forced technology transfers

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Removing China's MFN status could serve as a strategic measure by the U.S. to address intellectual property theft and forced technology transfers

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"Forced technology transfer is a central issue in the ongoing U.S.–China trade row. The phrase encompasses a number of different practices, but the most significant according to various commentators involve measures that require foreign investors in China to partner with domestic entities as a condition of making an investment, either by forming a joint venture or affording Chinese investors a controlling equity stake."

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Revoke China's Most Favored Nation trade status (MFN)

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Removing China's MFN status could pressure China to comply with international intellectual property laws

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China Relations

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Revoke China's Most Favored Nation trade status (MFN)

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