China Agrees to Improve Access for U.S. Companies, Reopen Markets and Clamp Down on Internet Piracy at JCCT

China agreed to reopen its market to U.S. pork and live swine, remove barriers for American firms to China’s growing clean energy market, and clamp down on Internet piracy at the 20th session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) in Hangzhou, China. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk co-chaired the JCCT, along with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack led the discussions on key agricultural issues. Ambassador Kirk stated, “The 20th JCCT gave us the chance to see the great things our two countries have accomplished as well as the significant challenges that lie ahead.” Secretary Locke commented, “We are pleased that China agreed to remove local content requirements for foreign participation in China’s wind farm market, opening up China’s energy market to U.S. companies and creating jobs in America.” Secretary Vilsack noted, ““China’s intent to remove its H1N1-related ban on U.S. pork marks an important step forward in cooperation between the countries on agriculture issues.”
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