WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism ((WTO Legal Series Textbooks))

Author: Li Yaofang
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: While comprehensively introducing the rules and procedures of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism, this book also aims to conduct an in-depth and detailed analysis from a practical perspective. The structure and content are as follows:
Chapter "Overview," elaborating on the development of the international trade dispute settlement mechanism from GATT to the WTO, as well as the scope of application and basic principles of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism.
Chapter "WTO Dispute Settlement Institutions and Procedures," introducing and analyzing the establishment, composition, and jurisdiction of the WTO dispute settlement institutions, as well as the general and special procedures for resolving disputes.
Chapter "Expert Panels," introducing and analyzing the formation and development of expert panel procedures under the WTO dispute settlement mechanism, the establishment, composition, and responsibilities of expert panels, as well as their working procedures and the formation of final reports.
Chapter "Appeals and Enforcement," introducing and analyzing the rules and procedures for appeal reviews under the WTO dispute settlement mechanism, the rules and procedures for supervising the enforcement of dispute settlement rulings, and the consequences of failing to enforce dispute settlement rulings.
Chapter "Application of the WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism — Non-Discrimination Treatment," discussing the role of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism in upholding the principle of non-discrimination — most-favored-nation treatment and national treatment.
Chapter "Application of the WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism — Anti-Dumping and Anti-Subsidy," discussing the role of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism in protecting intellectual property rights.
Chapter "Application of the WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism — Intellectual Property," discussing the role of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism in protecting intellectual property rights.
Chapter "WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism and China," elaborating on the participation of developing countries in the WTO dispute settlement mechanism and the issues they face, as well as China's special circumstances and countermeasures.