AP reports on U.S.-China talks aimed at resolving safety issues with Chinese exports. From AP:
Beijing and Washington have wrapped up their first meeting aimed at resolving safety problems with Chinese products, a step that one expert said yesterday was crucial if China wanted to protect its image abroad and preserve stability at home.
The two governments said late Thursday that they have pledged to cooperate more closely on product and food safety after a visit by U.S. health officials this week that coincided with the recall of nearly 1 million Chinese-produced toys tainted with lead paint. [Full text]