Restriction of US high-tech exports to China remains contentious issue

NEW YORK - As the United States seeks to promote trade and investment, it's unclear whether it intends to ease restrictions on high-technology exports to China.

During his visit to the US a week ago, Vice-President Xi Jinping repeatedly urged the US to ease those restrictions, saying that such a move would be an effective way to rebalance bilateral trade and create opportunities for US businesses.

Hans Klemm, US senior official for APEC ambassador, said on Wednesday that he was aware that the topic was discussed.