The terrorist attacks in the United States last month have not slowed down the process of China′saccession to WTO.It is expected that China will eventually join WTO this November.Currently China isworking intensively...The terrorist attacks in the United States last month have not slowed down the process of China′saccession to WTO.It is expected that China will eventually join WTO this November.Currently China isworking intensively to revise its economic and foreign trade laws and regulations in conformity with the WTOrules.According to sources from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation(MOFTEC),China is to adopt the following measures to further encourage foreign investment in China.展开更多
Reform and opening up to the outside world constitutes a basic long-term state policy that China adheres to 20 odd years’ reform and development has brought about profound changes to the Chinese economy. First, China...Reform and opening up to the outside world constitutes a basic long-term state policy that China adheres to 20 odd years’ reform and development has brought about profound changes to the Chinese economy. First, China has transformed from a planned economy to展开更多
2206. The representative of China confirmed that China also agreed to raise the limit within which investments in motor vehicle manufacturing could be approved at provincial government level only, from the current lev...2206. The representative of China confirmed that China also agreed to raise the limit within which investments in motor vehicle manufacturing could be approved at provincial government level only, from the current level of US$30 million, to US$60 million one year after accession, US$90 million two years after accession, and US$150 million four years after accession. The Working Party took note of this commitment. 207. With respect to the manufacture of motor vehicle engines, the representative of China ...展开更多
The Ministerial Conference Decision of 10 NOV.2001 Having regard to paragraph 2 of Article Ⅻ and paragraph 1 of Article Ⅸ of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, and the Decision—Makin...The Ministerial Conference Decision of 10 NOV.2001 Having regard to paragraph 2 of Article Ⅻ and paragraph 1 of Article Ⅸ of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, and the Decision—Making Procedures under Articles Ⅸ and Ⅻ of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization agreed by the General Council (WT/L/93). Taking note of the application 0f the People's Republic of China for accession to the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organiza-展开更多
119. The representative of China confirmed that the role of sub-national bodies would be limited to purely administrative operations, such as receiving applications from endusers and forwarding them to the central aut...119. The representative of China confirmed that the role of sub-national bodies would be limited to purely administrative operations, such as receiving applications from endusers and forwarding them to the central authority; receiving queries and transmitting these to the central authority; reporting on allocation and reallocation decisions made by the central authority and providing information regarding such allocations and reallocations upon request; checking the information in the applications to ve...展开更多
7.Pricing Policies 50. Some members of the Working Party noted that China had made extensive use of price controls, for example in the agricultural sector. Those members requested that China undertake specific commitm...7.Pricing Policies 50. Some members of the Working Party noted that China had made extensive use of price controls, for example in the agricultural sector. Those members requested that China undertake specific commitments concerning its system of state pricing. In particular, those members stated that China should allow prices for traded goods and services in every sector to be determined by market forces, and multi-tier pricing practices for such goods and services should be eliminated. Those members n...展开更多
1. At its meeting on 4 March 1987, the Council established a Working Party to examine the request of the Government of the People's Republic of China ("China") (L/6017, submitted on 10 July 1986) for res...1. At its meeting on 4 March 1987, the Council established a Working Party to examine the request of the Government of the People's Republic of China ("China") (L/6017, submitted on 10 July 1986) for resumption of its status as a GATT contracting party, and to submit to the Council展开更多
283.The representative of China stated that Article 10 of the Anti-unfair Competition Law provided that a business operator must not infringe upon trade secrets.Under the same Article.obtaining,using or disclosing ano...283.The representative of China stated that Article 10 of the Anti-unfair Competition Law provided that a business operator must not infringe upon trade secrets.Under the same Article.obtaining,using or disclosing another's trade secrets by a third party who clearly knew or ouqht to have known that the case fell under the unlawful acts listed in the preceding paragraph was deemed infringement upon trade secrets.Trade secrets referred to any technology information or business operation information which ...展开更多
The Access into WTO is a milestone in China's process of reform and opening- up. In 2001, China fi nally became a WTO member after years of negotiation to overcome the hardship in the way. Seven years passed, and ...The Access into WTO is a milestone in China's process of reform and opening- up. In 2001, China fi nally became a WTO member after years of negotiation to overcome the hardship in the way. Seven years passed, and China's economy, in particular, its foreign trade has greatly evolved. Mr. Mike Moore- the No. 1 witness of China's entry into WTO, came to Hangzhou on the invitation of the 15th Annual Global Finance Conference, and accepted our exclusive interview:展开更多
China applied for restoration of its status as the GATT founding member in1986. The country has made great endeavor in reducing customs duties, removing non-tariff barriers, enhancing protection of intellectual proper...China applied for restoration of its status as the GATT founding member in1986. The country has made great endeavor in reducing customs duties, removing non-tariff barriers, enhancing protection of intellectual property rights andservice trades, launching reform of the foreign trade regime, eliminating trade bar-riers and improving environment for foreign investment. Over the past 14 years,China has taken part in 26 relevant multilateral meetings and hundreds of bilateralnegotiations.展开更多
文摘The terrorist attacks in the United States last month have not slowed down the process of China′saccession to WTO.It is expected that China will eventually join WTO this November.Currently China isworking intensively to revise its economic and foreign trade laws and regulations in conformity with the WTOrules.According to sources from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation(MOFTEC),China is to adopt the following measures to further encourage foreign investment in China.
文摘Reform and opening up to the outside world constitutes a basic long-term state policy that China adheres to 20 odd years’ reform and development has brought about profound changes to the Chinese economy. First, China has transformed from a planned economy to
文摘2206. The representative of China confirmed that China also agreed to raise the limit within which investments in motor vehicle manufacturing could be approved at provincial government level only, from the current level of US$30 million, to US$60 million one year after accession, US$90 million two years after accession, and US$150 million four years after accession. The Working Party took note of this commitment. 207. With respect to the manufacture of motor vehicle engines, the representative of China ...
文摘The Ministerial Conference Decision of 10 NOV.2001 Having regard to paragraph 2 of Article Ⅻ and paragraph 1 of Article Ⅸ of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, and the Decision—Making Procedures under Articles Ⅸ and Ⅻ of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization agreed by the General Council (WT/L/93). Taking note of the application 0f the People's Republic of China for accession to the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organiza-
文摘119. The representative of China confirmed that the role of sub-national bodies would be limited to purely administrative operations, such as receiving applications from endusers and forwarding them to the central authority; receiving queries and transmitting these to the central authority; reporting on allocation and reallocation decisions made by the central authority and providing information regarding such allocations and reallocations upon request; checking the information in the applications to ve...
文摘7.Pricing Policies 50. Some members of the Working Party noted that China had made extensive use of price controls, for example in the agricultural sector. Those members requested that China undertake specific commitments concerning its system of state pricing. In particular, those members stated that China should allow prices for traded goods and services in every sector to be determined by market forces, and multi-tier pricing practices for such goods and services should be eliminated. Those members n...
文摘1. At its meeting on 4 March 1987, the Council established a Working Party to examine the request of the Government of the People's Republic of China ("China") (L/6017, submitted on 10 July 1986) for resumption of its status as a GATT contracting party, and to submit to the Council
文摘283.The representative of China stated that Article 10 of the Anti-unfair Competition Law provided that a business operator must not infringe upon trade secrets.Under the same Article.obtaining,using or disclosing another's trade secrets by a third party who clearly knew or ouqht to have known that the case fell under the unlawful acts listed in the preceding paragraph was deemed infringement upon trade secrets.Trade secrets referred to any technology information or business operation information which ...
文摘The Access into WTO is a milestone in China's process of reform and opening- up. In 2001, China fi nally became a WTO member after years of negotiation to overcome the hardship in the way. Seven years passed, and China's economy, in particular, its foreign trade has greatly evolved. Mr. Mike Moore- the No. 1 witness of China's entry into WTO, came to Hangzhou on the invitation of the 15th Annual Global Finance Conference, and accepted our exclusive interview:
文摘China applied for restoration of its status as the GATT founding member in1986. The country has made great endeavor in reducing customs duties, removing non-tariff barriers, enhancing protection of intellectual property rights andservice trades, launching reform of the foreign trade regime, eliminating trade bar-riers and improving environment for foreign investment. Over the past 14 years,China has taken part in 26 relevant multilateral meetings and hundreds of bilateralnegotiations.
