Recent changes to SEC procedures regarding the amount of documentation required from foreign borrowers might also have delayed the process of issuing a bond into the U.S. market, a situation China wanted to avoid.

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Ample proof must be offered to convince a judge of such significant expenses, many lawyers said, including detailed records of past payments, documentation of death threats, and even expert testimony regarding the appropriate standard of living.

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