11.   The annual renewal of trade privileges came amid allegations that China stole American nuclear secrets, and critics said the move would reward an oppressive government.

12.   The law requires annual renewal of trading rights for countries that restrict emigration.

13.   The lease required annual renewal and funding approval from the Arizona Legislature.

14.   The Senate must also act to approve the annual renewal, but the outcome in that chamber is expected to mirror the House action.

15.   Their licenses will be denied as they come up for annual renewal or apply for a new license.

16.   Under U.S. law, China faces an annual renewal of its low-tariff trade status, which is known as most-favored-nation status or MFN.

17.   Congress has used the annual renewal process to attempt to attach numerous non-trade conditions, such as releasing political prisoners.

18.   The necessary paperwork for such an annual renewal was being prepared as a backup, administration officials said.

19.   US President Bill Clinton decided last year to separate trade and human rights issues in the annual renewal of MFN for China.

20.   US President Bill Clinton decided last year to de-link trade and human rights issues in the annual renewal of MFN for China.