Federal trade officials have launched an investigation into how the Chinese government provides financial backing to its biotechnology industry, according to a new announcement from the International Trade Commission.<\/p>\n
The probe represents one of two newly initiated studies examining the commercial relationship between the United States and China, signaling increased scrutiny of Beijing’s economic practices in key technology sectors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The International Trade Commission will examine how China’s government financially backs its biotechnology companies. 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