The US challenged China on three counts:

• No copyright protection for works that have not been approved by censors
• Thresholds for the prosecution of pirated goods so high that ineffective
• Unsatisfactory disposal by authorities of pirated goods.

The US was unsuccessful on the second count. The International Herald Tribune reported that China criticized the US for pursuing these claims, saying that it could ‘damage trade relations’. The US has reportedly recently filed a further claim against China. See also a Reuters' article for further details.

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