China Developing own Standards

J ROC writes "Encouraged by their government Chinese electronics firms are shunning technological protocols invented abroad and developing their own, according to this article. The Chinese have developed several standards including EVD to replace DVD standards, and TD-SCDMA to replace the CDMA cell phone standard found elsewhere. The reasons seem to be partly based on "techno-nationalism", and Chinese firms growing tired of paying foreign patent fees. While this may force foreign firms to lower their patent fees, some experts warn that China risks isolating itself if it creates standards that are incompatible with the rest of the world."

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Re:This shouldn't come as a surprise....

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China is currently facing the dilemma of joining the world community yet somehow maintaining it's authoritarian (yes they are still communist) government.

Look's like yet another slashdotter failed social studies. China is a Socialist nation, not a Communist one. And thier elected President would be shocked to hear otherwise.

Let me guess, you thought China was still ruled by Chairman Mao. Before you comment on world politics, you should learn about the governments you are insulting.