Imitation innovation irritation

Nation's drive to establish new international standard has led to cell phone users' interests being sacrificed, telecoms experts tell Peng Yining

When it comes to technology, national leaders insist China's sights are fixed firmly on innovation, not imitation. But experts warn that the desire to set global trends rather than follow them has led to consumers' interests being sacrificed for "techno-nationalism".

The claims come amid anger over a government block on the iPhone's Wi-Fi function that analysts claim has frustrated buyers and caused a boom in the gray market for the Apple bestseller.