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China comments not a "determination": White House

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Monday hedged U.S. Treasury Secretary-designate Timothy Geithner's statement that China was manipulating its currency, saying a formal decision on the issue would be made in coming months. (link)

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