The members of the U.S.-China Business Council showered money on the major parties and on members of Congress. The China Lobby PR machine churned out opinion pieces, briefing papers and reports to justify MFN extension. The corporate lobbying campaign for MFN was highly organized, with leading corporations taking responsibility for delivering different states. Specific aspirations vary by industry, but the China Lobby hopes to achieve its overriding goals through negotiations over Chinese accession to the World Trade Organization. The potential benefits go far beyond locking in the status quo , however.
China hopes to protect behind high tariff walls.
These high-tariff areas include autos and auto parts. But tariffs are only one among many likely demands. Both intentional protections for domestic industry and derivative policies stemming from the state's role in the economy create numerous obstacles for foreign businesses seeking to operate in China. The ability of foreign corporations to establish joint-venture and wholly owned distribution networks, including to sell goods made outside of China. The strength of penalties for violation of intellectual property protections and access to judicial relief and preliminary injunctions.