51.   But the United States has stood in the way, saying that until China respects intellectual property and opens its markets, it is unsuited for membership.

52.   But whether they are suspicious of the U.S reaction or not, the Asians are bound to be more cautious about opening their markets.

53.   By spelling out what steps the local phone companies should take to open their markets, the commission is providing itself a shield from its critics.

54.   Cellular telephones have become more abundant and affordable after the Israeli government last year opened the market to outside competition.

55.   Cheap Chinese mudbugs have opened American markets where there were none before.

56.   Certainly, Hong Kong has taken some steps to open its markets that go further than other Asian countries.

57.   Chile was the first Latin American country to undertake market economic reforms, including privitizing most state enterprises, eliminating tariffs and opening its markets to foreign investment.

58.   China has already opened its markets steadily over the last two decades, and virtually every major multinational business is already here.

59.   China agreed to open its markets in order to join the World Trade Organization and to get permanent trading rights in the United States.

60.   China signed an agreement last April to open its market to U.S. citrus.