China's first case after joining the WTO: A study on the U.S. steel safeguard measures case. A study on the U.S. steel safeguard measures case.

Author: Yang Guohua
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This is the case that China encountered after joining the WTO—the U.S. Steel Safeguard Measures Case, which is also the largest and most complex case in the history of the WTO. It marked China's first use of the WTO's dispute settlement mechanism to uphold its legitimate trade interests. The author, who serves as the Director of the WTO Legal Department in the Ministry of Commerce, personally participated in this case. Whether you are from business management departments, industry associations, lawyers, certified public accountants, or relevant export enterprises, you can gain insights into the characteristics of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism, the role of the government in resolving disputes, the qualities lawyers should possess when involved, and the support businesses should provide to defend themselves from litigation. This book is sure to benefit industry professionals greatly.