Introduction to China's Foreign Trade

Author: Wang Xue / Chen Youzhen (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The exchange of goods and services between countries, viewed from a global perspective and with a neutral stance, aims at the optimal allocation of world resources and the improvement of the welfare of all humanity—this is what is called international trade. From the perspective of a specific country, with the objective of maximizing the protection of its own economic interests, the exchange of goods and services between the country and other nations or regions is referred to as foreign trade. This book is based on the authors' teaching materials over the past three years. Its key features include: taking China's membership in the WTO as the backdrop, where trade policies and activities must be constrained by the prevailing rules of international trade, the book examines various relationships and issues in China's foreign trade from the perspective of maximizing the protection of national trade interests. The book is divided into three main parts: the Fact Section, the Policy Section, and the Country (Region) Trade Relations Section. The Fact Section covers chapters to . This part first provides a brief review of the development of China's foreign trade during the planned economy period and its characteristics, using the features of the foreign trade system under the planned economy as a starting point to introduce the main stages, targeted issues, key measures, and outcomes of China's foreign trade system reforms since the reform and opening-up. The Policy Section covers chapters to . This part begins with an introduction to the basic knowledge of trade policies, first outlining the organizational structure and functional divisions of China's foreign trade management. Chapter belongs to the Country (Region) Trade Relations Section. This part provides a detailed introduction to the basic principles China follows in handling diplomatic and trade relations with other countries (regions) and the overall development trends of China's country (region) trade relations. This book can serve as a teaching material for university students majoring in international trade, as well as a training resource for foreign trade cadres, enterprise management personnel, and government officials. It is also an ideal reference for adult self-examiners and those interested in gaining an overview of China's trade policies and practical operations.