China ratifies protocol amending WTO's TRIPS agreement2007-11-29
China notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday that it had ratified the Protocol Amending the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
WTO status means big opportunities2006-11-17
Viet Nam's World Trade Organization (WTO) membership is expected to further facilitate Chinese products and services entering the Southeast Asian nation, according to a senior trade official.
Wen: Protectionism hurts2006-11-15
Premier Wen Jiabao yesterday called for negotiations to solve trade frictions between China and the United States.
WTO push a win-win for nation2006-11-09
China's efforts to meet its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments will be a win-win for the nation's economy and for the rest of the world, said high-level Chinese and US officials at a forum yesterday.
Developed, developing countries agree to resume Doha round of talks2006-09-12
Developed nations and developing countries on Sunday agreed to resume the Doha round of talks after it stalled in July, but they failed to reach a consensus on a definite date for the negotiations.
Leaders hope for WTO progress2006-09-11
Leaders from 38 European and Asian countries began two days of economic and political talks yesterday, hoping to reaffirm their decade-old goal of providing a counterbalance to US clout in Asia.
Premier promises to help revive global trade talks2006-09-06
China is ready to work with other World Trade Organization (WTO) members to revive stalled global trade talks, Premier Wen Jiabao said yesterday.
Bo vows nation will honour WTO accession promises 2006-09-05
Minister of Commerce Bo Xilai promised yesterday that China will fulfil its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments.
Doha Talks stalemate can be broken2006-06-30
The European Union and the United States must make substantial concessions in cutting tariffs and subsidies on agricultural products if the stalemate of the Doha round of multilateral trade negotiations is to be broken
China fulfills WTO commitments in securities industry2006-06-09
China has fully fulfilled its WTO commitments in the securities industry, Shang Fulin, chairman of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), said in Hong Kong Thursday.
China expected to launch GPA entry negotiations before the end of 20072006-05-17
China is expected to start negotiations for its entry into the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and submit a list on the opening of the government procurement market before the end of next year, a senior official with the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Tuesday.
Chinese ambassador to WTO expresses concerns over U.S. trade policy2006-03-24
Chinese Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Sun Zhenyu on Wednesday voiced China's concerns over U.S. trade policies and urged the United States to respond to those concerns.
WTO and its meeting have helped HK, says Yue2006-01-18
As a non-sovereign member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Hong Kong has made more gains than losses, Permanent Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology Denise Yue said yesterday.
Chinese senior legislator briefs Jakarta meeting on WTO talks 2006-01-18
A Chinese senior legislator was present at the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum here Tuesday to brief participants the results of the World Trade Organization's recent meeting in Hong Kong.
China positive on MC6 trade facilitation negotiations2005-12-20
Recognized as the most effective approach to the global trade growth, trade facilitation, once again, becomes the focus of the ongoing Sixth WTO Ministerial Conference.
China takes positive stance on new round of WTO talks2005-11-17
Chinese Commerce Minister Bo Xilai said that China takes a positive stance on the new round of talks of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and hopes its Sixth Ministerial Meeting, the organization's highest decision- making body, to be held in Hong Kong in December will make headway.
Overseas investment trends change with times2005-10-11
Since China adopted the reform and opening-up policy in the late 1970s, foreign investment has played an increasingly important role in its economic growth, which makes exploring the new trends in the inflow of foreign capital a necessity.
WTO talks transparent: HK official2005-07-26
The Hong Kong government's participation in the World Trade Organization (WTO) services negotiations has always proceeded in a transparent manner, Director-General of Trade & Industry Raymond Young said Sunday.
WTO conducts courses in Asia with HK University2005-04-22
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is conducting a WTO Asia-Pacific Regional Trade Policy Course for senior government officials in partnership with Hong Kong University.
Diversifying markets to avoid losses 2004-12-28
The Chinese mainland should beef up efforts to diversify its export markets in a bid to slash trade risks and ward off mounting trade protectionism globally.
New study may speed up open gov't bids2004-11-08
The government may put foreign suppliers on equal footing with Chinese producers in years to come, and a new programme is searching ways on how or when the government procurement market will open.
APEC advisers calling for progress on Doha agenda2004-07-19
APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), a major adviser of the Asia-Pacific economic bloc, is calling for progress on the Doha Development Agenda, hoping for quick completion of long-delayed World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations.
China optimistic about new round of WTO talks2004-06-28
Minister: China will play active role in new WTO talks2004-03-16
Chinese top trade official Bo Xilai said in Beijing Monday that China will play an active role in the new round of World Trade Organization (WTO) talks.
New trade law to fit WTO rules 2004-03-09
China's two-year-long review of its laws related to foreign trade is expected to culminate this year with the passage of the revised Foreign Trade Law, which is currently under deliberation by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the legislature.
China willing to play active role in spurring new WTO talks2004-02-16
A senior Chinese trade official said here Thursday that China is willing to play a more "active and constructive" role in pushing forward a new round of talks of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
China stands for improving multilateral trade system2003-11-20
China expects the multilateral trade mechanism to be further enhanced and improved, and is willing to play a positive role in the new round of the World Trade Organization (WTO) talks, Chinese Ambassador to WTO Sun Zhenyu said here Wednesday.
Forum pushes WTO agenda 2003-10-22
The 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting concluded yesterday after passing the Bangkok Declaration on Partnership for the Future.
APEC summit highlights China's role2003-10-21
Proponents of global free trade are likely to be disappointed by the results of the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit, but all indicators suggest China's role in the regional bloc continues to grow.
Ministry pledges positive APEC role 2003-10-17
China will positively participate in the upcoming 11th Asian Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Economic Leaders Informal Meeting in line with the principle of benefiting regional security and stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said yesterday.
Nations meet on Mekong 2003-09-19
China can play a multifaceted role in the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Co-operation Programme (GMS) by sharing experiences in economic reform and development over the past two decades with other GMS nations, the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) top official said yesterday.
Chirac calls for efforts to overcome failure of WTO talks2003-09-17
French President Jacques Chirac said Tuesday that the failure of the World Trade Organization (WTO) trade talks in Cancun, Mexico must be overcome because an accord on international trade rules is in the interest of every one.
China to work constructively in Cancun - minister2003-09-09
China will work "actively" and "constructively" at the 5th ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO), head of the Chinese delegation said here Tuesday.
Cancun to be milestone for WTO targets 2003-09-05
Trade ministers of all 146 World Trade Organization members will gather in Cancun, Mexico, this month for the organization's fifth ministerial conference.
ASEM hopes to promote new WTO negotiations 2003-07-07
China hopes the forthcoming Fifth ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Economic Ministers' Meeting will advance the new round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations.
China to work with EU on WTO talks - commerce minister 2003-06-16
Minister of Commerce Lu Fuyuan pledged on June 14 China's willingness to hold regular talks with the European Union in the new round of World Trade Organization talks in order to make early progress and improve the world trade environment.
China opens official website for foreign investment 2003-06-02
A website for foreign investment in China launched by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) went into official full operation on June 1 after trial operation for half a year.
Breaking administrative monopoly benefits all2002-12-24
The recent pledge by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce to break more administrative monopolies next year represents China's resolve to honor its World Trade Organization commitments, said an editorial in Beijing Youth Daily. Excerpts follow:
Government roles clarified for WTO 2002-12-06
China will clarify the functions of its central and local governments to ensure the uniform practice of its economic and trade laws and policies as required by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
China fulfilling WTO commitments - foreign trade minister 2002-12-05
During its first year of WTO membership, China has strictly carried out its promises in opening the domestic market and creating good conditions for foreign goods to enter China, a senior Chinese official said in Beijing on December 4.
Forum focuses on China's role after WTO entry 2002-11-18
More than 500 specialists, scholars and executives met on November 17 in Shenzhen, an economic boom city in South China, to discuss China's role in the world economy after its entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Vice-Premier stresses administrative reforms2002-09-10
All government departments are required to take more effective measures to promote reforms of the administrative examination and approval process, says Vice-Premier Li Lanqing.
Shanghai simplifies court procedures for minor cases2002-08-13
Judges in Shanghai have introduced simplified court procedures to counter the trend of time-consuming and expensive lawsuits.
China designates official gazette on trade policy2002-07-30
China has designated the China Foreign Economic and Trade Gazette as the official publication for all trade-related information in accordance with its pledge on accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), a spokeswoman said Tuesday.
Vice-Premier urges transformation of government functions2002-03-07
Vice-Premier Li Lanqing Wednesday called for vigorous efforts to transform government functions so as to create a good investment environment for the corporate world and sound work and living conditions for the general public.
Premier Zhu calls for further government reform2002-03-05
Premier Zhu Rongji has called for furthering ideological emancipation, shaking off the fetters of the traditional planned economy, and transforming government functions into economic regulation, market supervision, social management and public service.
China's Permanent Mission to WTO inaugurated 2002-01-29
China's first ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Sun Zhenyu held an inauguration ceremony of the China's Permanent Mission to WTO in Geneva Monday.
China's first ambassador to WTO arrives in Geneva 2002-01-27
China's first ambassador to World Trade Organization Sun Zhenyu arrived in Geneva late Saturday.
WTO entry to challenge China's administration system 2002-12-30
China's entry into the WTO will lead to great changes in its administration system, said Yang Jingyu, director of the Legal Affairs Office under the State Council, Saturday.
Approval system to reform - official 2002-12-18
China must reform its administrative approval system so as to adapt to new conditions created by the country's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO), a senior economic restructuring official said.
WTO demands massive government adaptation2001-12-12
China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) is expected to thoroughly transform the government's administrative ideas and legislative decision-making process.
Premier Zhu outlines measures to address WTO challenges 2001-12-10
Premier Zhu Rongji on December 9 urged government officials at all levels to become familiar as soon as possible with the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, and take all necessary measures to address the challenges entailed in the country's WTO membership. The premier said this while meeting with over 90 senior officials from various ministries and regional governments.
Zhu urges officials to think hard about WTO impacts2001-12-10
Premier Zhu Rongji urged government officials on Sunday to understand the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to ensure sound economic development and social stability in the country.
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