WASHINGTON. Dec 3 k The United State* bated today 28 billion dollars in Chinese gputit that could be hit with sane lions unless China moves to halt piracy of US compact diacs, computer software and other copyright goods, navs AFT

A statement by US trade represent alive Mickey Kantor s office said the list would be open for public comment for 30 days add that he would make a final decision on trade sanctions on February 4

Kantor also tied the dispute to China • request for admit sion to the General agreement on tariffs and trade (GATH and its, successor. the World Trade Organization. The United States has opposed Chinese 'membership

"It would be difficult io support its acceaaton If China does not comply' with US demands over the .copy right la-•ue. Kantor said in a telephone conference call with Journal-Ms

China has been unwilling,to take the necessary steps to

protect American Intellectual property.' Kantor said in a statement earlier 'American companies are suffering losses annually to piracy In China. Tills cannot continue.

We are prepared to protect US industry. Il Is critical that China demonstrate serious resolve eradicate rampant piracy '