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Free trade does is not always fair
So we have a government that represents one of the largest markets in history attempting to set a standard with global implications. Why is it OK for the US Gov't or Corporation to do this but not any others? Some in the US are unhappy that someone else may have a greater influence on a global standard than the US gov't or Microsoft or The Liberty Alliance. The leaders of the Chinese gov't are savvy enough to play their hand to their advantage. This will help their technology industry which seems to be their main goal. And we have companies that want to sell cola and cars to China. Is it fair? No. Free trade can be fair but it is not inherently so. To succeed in China you either build their standard into your products to access that market, and likely into all your products globally, and then compete. Do I feel all warm and fuzzy and safe with Chinese gov't calling the tune on security standards? Nope, but then I don't have to use it if I am not doing business in China. So perhaps we use a different one in our country if we are uncomfortable with WAPI. BFD! The World is a messy place. Is it a hassle to support multiple standards? Sure is, but newer and better technologies will replace WAPI and the market will adapt.
Posted by: Sunny Jalolly   Posted on: 12/03/03 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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Just a suggestion  John Carroll ZDNet Moderator | 12/03/03
I have a feeling this is only the beginning..  Delaware Boy | 12/03/03
Free trade does is not always fair  Sunny Jalolly | 12/03/03
China is sucking us in!  georgep_z | 12/03/03

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