Extension of 301 Investigation of the People's Republic of China's Protection of Intellectual Property and Provision of Market Access to Persons Who Rely on Intellectual Property Protection; Proposed Determinations; Request for Public Comment; and Notice of Public Hearing

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Pursuant to section 304(a)(3)(B) of the Trade Act, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has determined to extend the investigation initiated under section 302(b)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of certain acts, policies and practices of China that deny adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights and market access to person who rely on intellectual property protection. The USTR is seeking public comment concerning a proposed determination that certain acts, policies and practices of China with respect to its protection of intellectual property and provision of market access to persons who rely on intellectual property protection are unreasonable and constitute a burden or restriction on U.S. commerce. The USTR is also seeking public comment and will hold a public hearing on January 24 and 25, 1995, regarding a determination on appropriate action under section 301 being considered in response to these acts, policies and practices.