US OKs two more import probes versus China

WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - A U.S. trade panel on Friday approved two new investigations into charges of unfair trade practices by China, but rejected another one week ahead of President Barack Obama's trip to Asia.

The U.S. International Trade Commission voted 6-0 to back the Commerce Department's investigation into allegations that China and Indonesia companies are selling coated paper used for magazines and greeting cards at unfairly low prices.

It also approved an investigation in charges Chinese producers are "dumping" three types of salts in the United States, but excluded a fourth category from the probe.

Finally, the panel rejected by a vote of 6-0 an investigation into charges China and Taiwan were dumping certain standard steel fasteners in the United States.

(Reporting by Doug Palmer)