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China Backs Off WAPI Proposal: Page 3 of 3

Also praising the move was the Semiconductor Industry Association. SIA President George Scalise said in a statement, "China's decision to work through the established processes for development of international standards will benefit both Chinese and international suppliers of information technology products. The major beneficiaries will be the people of China, who will be assured of having access to the latest technology at competitive costs."