WikiLeaks: Japan thought China WTO case “not necessary”

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February 10, 2011

A series of leaked cables between the Japan and US governments about ACTA also explain why Japan was reluctant to join a possible US case again China at the WTO for poor IP enforcement

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WikiLeaks: Japan thought China WTO case “not necessary”

A series of leaked cables between the Japan and US governments about ACTA also explain why Japan was reluctant to join a possible US case again China at the WTO for poor IP enforcement

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