Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09BEIJING3420
2009-12-22 07:50:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:
INDIGENOUS INNOVATION - MINISTRY CLAIMS MEASURES
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 003420
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/CM - WKLEIN, SFLATT
STATE FOR EEB/CIP - SFLYNN, FSAEED
USTR FOR AWINTER, TWINELAND, JGRIER, JMCHALE
COMMERCE FOR ITA - IKASOFF, NMELCHER, JWU
DOJ FOR CCIPS - MUBOSE, SCHEMTOB
FBI FOR LBRYANT
STATE FOR WHITE HOUSE OSTP AMBASSADOR RUSSEL
NSC FOR MHATHAWAY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/22/2019
TAGS: ECON ETRD PGOV EINV CH
SUBJECT: INDIGENOUS INNOVATION - MINISTRY CLAIMS MEASURES
INTENDED TO THWART PIRACY
REF: A. STATE 124680
B. BEIJING 3379
C. BEIJING 3296
D. BEIJING 3209
E. BEIJING 3395
Classified By: Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs William Weinstei
n. Reasons 1.4 (b/d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 003420
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/CM - WKLEIN, SFLATT
STATE FOR EEB/CIP - SFLYNN, FSAEED
USTR FOR AWINTER, TWINELAND, JGRIER, JMCHALE
COMMERCE FOR ITA - IKASOFF, NMELCHER, JWU
DOJ FOR CCIPS - MUBOSE, SCHEMTOB
FBI FOR LBRYANT
STATE FOR WHITE HOUSE OSTP AMBASSADOR RUSSEL
NSC FOR MHATHAWAY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/22/2019
TAGS: ECON ETRD PGOV EINV CH
SUBJECT: INDIGENOUS INNOVATION - MINISTRY CLAIMS MEASURES
INTENDED TO THWART PIRACY
REF: A. STATE 124680
B. BEIJING 3379
C. BEIJING 3296
D. BEIJING 3209
E. BEIJING 3395
Classified By: Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs William Weinstei
n. Reasons 1.4 (b/d)
1. (SBU) Econ Minister Counselor (EmbEcon) delivered ref A
demarche to Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Director General
for American and Oceanic Affairs He Ning December 22
regarding Circular 618 that creates a national accreditation
system for indigenous innovation. EmbEcon stressed the
Circular discriminated against products produced by Foreign
Invested Enterprises (FIEs) and noted its inconsistency with
China's stated intention to join the WTO's Government
Procurement Agreement. The United States understands and
supports China's goal of promoting innovation, he said, as is
evidenced by the many US-China research and development
projects underway. FIEs have made significant investments in
China to produce for the Chinese market. The Circular,
however, undermines those efforts and could discourage
foreign investors. EmbEcon urged He to delay implementation
of the Circular pending consultations.
2. (C) DG He noted US concerns and stated he would "duly
convey" them to counterparts at the Ministry of Science and
Technology (MOST),the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the
National Development and Reform Committee (NDRC). Speaking
off the record, He said he did not believe the measures
called into doubt Chinese intentions to join the GPA, arguing
that when China does join, these measures would be
eliminated.
3. (C) DG He stated he believes the Circular was put forth
"in part" to encourage innovation and to put a stop to the
piracy of intellectual property. Chinese industry needs an
incentive to "stop stealing everyone else's IP and develop
their own."
GOLDBERG
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/CM - WKLEIN, SFLATT
STATE FOR EEB/CIP - SFLYNN, FSAEED
USTR FOR AWINTER, TWINELAND, JGRIER, JMCHALE
COMMERCE FOR ITA - IKASOFF, NMELCHER, JWU
DOJ FOR CCIPS - MUBOSE, SCHEMTOB
FBI FOR LBRYANT
STATE FOR WHITE HOUSE OSTP AMBASSADOR RUSSEL
NSC FOR MHATHAWAY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/22/2019
TAGS: ECON ETRD PGOV EINV CH
SUBJECT: INDIGENOUS INNOVATION - MINISTRY CLAIMS MEASURES
INTENDED TO THWART PIRACY
REF: A. STATE 124680
B. BEIJING 3379
C. BEIJING 3296
D. BEIJING 3209
E. BEIJING 3395
Classified By: Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs William Weinstei
n. Reasons 1.4 (b/d)
1. (SBU) Econ Minister Counselor (EmbEcon) delivered ref A
demarche to Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Director General
for American and Oceanic Affairs He Ning December 22
regarding Circular 618 that creates a national accreditation
system for indigenous innovation. EmbEcon stressed the
Circular discriminated against products produced by Foreign
Invested Enterprises (FIEs) and noted its inconsistency with
China's stated intention to join the WTO's Government
Procurement Agreement. The United States understands and
supports China's goal of promoting innovation, he said, as is
evidenced by the many US-China research and development
projects underway. FIEs have made significant investments in
China to produce for the Chinese market. The Circular,
however, undermines those efforts and could discourage
foreign investors. EmbEcon urged He to delay implementation
of the Circular pending consultations.
2. (C) DG He noted US concerns and stated he would "duly
convey" them to counterparts at the Ministry of Science and
Technology (MOST),the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the
National Development and Reform Committee (NDRC). Speaking
off the record, He said he did not believe the measures
called into doubt Chinese intentions to join the GPA, arguing
that when China does join, these measures would be
eliminated.
3. (C) DG He stated he believes the Circular was put forth
"in part" to encourage innovation and to put a stop to the
piracy of intellectual property. Chinese industry needs an
incentive to "stop stealing everyone else's IP and develop
their own."
GOLDBERG