That makes it an international issue that will be dealt with by government-to-government actions, targeting Chinese imports.

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The workers grievances for higher pay and better working conditions were not aimed solely at Japanese firms, since some of the above-mentioned plants were joint ventures with Chinese government-owned enterprises, so the strikes were actions against the Chinese state.

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Mr. Lewis said that over time, the government will probably need to raise pressure with such actions as denying visas to Chinese researchers or denying certain Chinese companies access to U.S. banks.

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