After the first Trade Policy Review of the People's Republic of China in 2006,WTO Secretariat released the second Trade Policy Review of China on May 21,2008,which"provided an excellent opportunity to improve...After the first Trade Policy Review of the People's Republic of China in 2006,WTO Secretariat released the second Trade Policy Review of China on May 21,2008,which"provided an excellent opportunity to improve transparency,and thereby a better understanding of China's trade and related policies."remarked by the China's officer in WTO.China's Foreign Trade picks up the summary observations of the Review,to help our readers to grasp clearer picture on China's trade and economy.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
In the process of accession to the WTO, China opened up its agricultural market to a large extent, cut its agricultural tariffs by 72%. The current agricultural tariff is less than 1 / 4 of the average international l...In the process of accession to the WTO, China opened up its agricultural market to a large extent, cut its agricultural tariffs by 72%. The current agricultural tariff is less than 1 / 4 of the average international level, lower than developing nations such as India展开更多
China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) will not only benefit the country’s economic development, but also have far-reaching influences on Chinese society, pointed out a report released by the Develo...China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) will not only benefit the country’s economic development, but also have far-reaching influences on Chinese society, pointed out a report released by the Development Research Centre under the State Council at a recent forum. WTO membership will accelerate the modernization of Chinese society and have a positive effect on people’s lives. However, it may also exacerbate some existing problems such as unemployment and the widening gap between social classes, said the report. The government is urged to draft specific laws and policies to deal with coming challenges, ease potential social conflicts展开更多
China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) represents a strategic step taken by the country to open itself even wider to the outside world, indicating its readiness to get involved in the process of econ...China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) represents a strategic step taken by the country to open itself even wider to the outside world, indicating its readiness to get involved in the process of economic globalization.展开更多
文摘After the first Trade Policy Review of the People's Republic of China in 2006,WTO Secretariat released the second Trade Policy Review of China on May 21,2008,which"provided an excellent opportunity to improve transparency,and thereby a better understanding of China's trade and related policies."remarked by the China's officer in WTO.China's Foreign Trade picks up the summary observations of the Review,to help our readers to grasp clearer picture on China's trade and economy.
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.
文摘In the process of accession to the WTO, China opened up its agricultural market to a large extent, cut its agricultural tariffs by 72%. The current agricultural tariff is less than 1 / 4 of the average international level, lower than developing nations such as India
文摘China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) will not only benefit the country’s economic development, but also have far-reaching influences on Chinese society, pointed out a report released by the Development Research Centre under the State Council at a recent forum. WTO membership will accelerate the modernization of Chinese society and have a positive effect on people’s lives. However, it may also exacerbate some existing problems such as unemployment and the widening gap between social classes, said the report. The government is urged to draft specific laws and policies to deal with coming challenges, ease potential social conflicts
文摘China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) represents a strategic step taken by the country to open itself even wider to the outside world, indicating its readiness to get involved in the process of economic globalization.
