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House supports renewal of China's trade privileges
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WASHINGTON The House upheld President Clinton's decision to renew
China's trade privileges Tuesday, turning back efforts by Christian
conservatives and liberal Democrats to punish Beijing for its human
rights record, trade practices and weapons sales.
After more than three hours of debate, the effort to overturn
the president's action was defeated 259-173 on a roll call vote. It
was the largest number of House members opposing China's
most-favored-nation trading status since 1990 - ...
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