11.   But a vote against permanent normal trade relations for China would not improve human rights in China and would not preserve American jobs.

12.   But critics said the bill was unnecessary and counterproductive, and could create a new barrier to a vote later this year on granting China permanent trade benefits.

13.   But he says it would have happened with or without NAFTA or permanent trade privileges for China.

14.   But he did not mention the coming legislative battle over permanent normal trade relations for China, which he supports.

15.   But Republicans, joined by many Democrats, said the United States had nothing to lose by granting permanent normal trade status with China.

16.   China is likely to join the World Trade Organization, a regulatory body based in Geneva, even if Congress decides not to grant permanent normal trade relations.

17.   Chinese and international trade officials are nervously watching the congressional debate on granting China permanent normal trade relations status, as President Clinton has proposed.

18.   China is likely to receive permanent normal trade relations.

19.   China has promised more market access to U.S. exports in return for permanent trade status and entry to the World Trade Organization.

20.   Chinese officials have threatened to do just that if Congress fails to approve permanent normal trade relations.