1.   According to federal investigators in the case, the Chinese officials warned investigators that the probe could jeopardize tens of millions of dollars in Chinese purchases of U.S. grain.

2.   But once in office, he approved Chinese purchases of missile guidance technology and invited to the White House the general who presided over the Tiananmen massacre.

3.   The U.S. trade deficit with China, its second biggest after Japan, is likely to shrink this year on the strength of Chinese purchases of grains and planes.

4.   There are disagreements among American officials about the importance of the Chinese purchases of supercomputers.

5.   Traders expect the U.S. Department of Agriculture this week to announce new subsidy offers for Chinese purchases of U.S. grain.

6.   Wheat futures fell amid declining hopes for a Chinese purchase of the crop and on speculation recent gains had been overdone.

7.   Wheat rose as a Chinese purchase of supplies from Canada raised hopes that other buyers are set to place orders.

8.   China bought the wheat for delivery in February through May, prompting a debate over prospects for future Chinese purchases.

9.   China bought the wheat for delivery in February through May, which prompted a debate over prospects for future Chinese purchases.