Sorry it took a while, but I did say I was going to look it up, so for whatever it's worth, here's the reference to the article I was referring to in my post about a month ago, and the first paragraph or so. I didn't want to spend $2.50 to pick up the full article, but if anyone wants to read up on it, here it is.
CHINA MAKING LIFE TOUGHER FOR FOREIGN FIRMS
JOHN POMFRET
WASHINGTON POST FOREIGN SERVICE
Saturday, December 19, 1998 ; Page D01
Section: Financial
Article ID: 9901030017 -- 1203 words
The Chinese government is making life more difficult for foreign businesses trying to operate here, bringing Western enthusiasm about China's market to one of its lowest points in recent memory. |
