China is pressuring foreign makers of high-tech products for sensitive information at a time of growing concern over computer hacking, experts say.
The manufacturers must meet a May 1 deadline to register their communication products and comply with Chinese standards or face exclusion from government purchasing, the Financial Times reported on Feb. 21.
Some makers of products like secure routers and firewalls face the choice of providing source codes and opening possible "back doors" to information or losing market access, industry officials said.
John Neuffer, vice president for global policy at the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), told the paper that U.S. companies "are feeling less welcome" in China, although they want to keep doing business there.
The Washington-based group represents over 40 U.S. suppliers of computer and communications technology.
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Author: Michael Lelyveld
