US firms feeling unwelcome in China - survey

US companies feel increasingly unwelcome in China because of what they see as discrimination and inconsistent legal treatment, according to a survey.

The American Chamber of Commerce in China (ACCC) found 38 percent of its members felt unwelcome, from 26 percent last quarter. Inconsistent regulation and judicial treatment topped the list of concerns for American businesses, ACCC found.

It follows alleged cyber attacks on Google, and Chinese claims that the firm is too close to the US government.
Companies surveyed by the ACCC cited claims that Beijing wanted to squeeze foreign technology companies out of the multi-billion dollar market for selling computers and office equipment to government departments.

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