International Business and Countervailing Measures

Author: Ye Quanliang
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The book is divided into three parts, consisting of 9 chapters. Part I, Theoretical Section. It systematically analyzes the definitions and characteristics of subsidies and anti-subsidies, explores the historical evolution of subsidy systems, discusses the emergence of anti-subsidy rules, and interprets the main content of the WTO's "Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures." Part II, Practical Section. First, it discusses the industrial subsidies and practices of economically developed countries, newly industrializing countries, and developing countries, analyzing the motivations and methods behind these countries' implementation of subsidy measures. Second, it examines the measures and reasons for agricultural subsidies, environmental subsidies, and export subsidies adopted by governments worldwide, clarifying the correlation between subsidies and domestic economic development. Finally, it comprehensively analyzes the pros and cons of subsidies, explores new situations and challenges in anti-subsidy measures, and discusses China's commitments upon joining the WTO. Part III, Countermeasure Section. First, it systematically analyzes China's subsidy system and anti-subsidy legislation, discussing the practical significance of China's subsidy policy orientation. Second, it dissects several classic international anti-subsidy cases, interpreting their intricacies. Finally, it elaborates on China's anti-subsidy strategies, emphasizing the need to effectively respond to foreign anti-subsidy measures against China while appropriately employing anti-subsidy measures abroad to safeguard the security of China's industries.