EU firms optimistic on China, hail WTO steps
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-09-04 20:47

The report also listed information technology and telecommunications as an industry where different standards are perceived by European business as a non-tariff barrier.

"China-specific regulations inflict additional costs and delay the introduction of new products. Moreover, the Chinese government shows a tendency to disregard open standards patents and will not allow Chinese companies to participate in licensing negotiations," the report said.

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said he would press for greater access to the Chinese market for EU companies during talks on Monday with President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao.