Small and Medium Enterprises WTO Knowledge Reader

Author: Li Dun
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are an important component of China's national economy and hold a crucial position in the national economic life. They play an irreplaceable role in providing employment opportunities and advancing urbanization. To help Chinese SMEs understand what the World Trade Organization (WTO) is and the pros and cons of joining the WTO, so that they can seize opportunities and meet challenges, we have compiled this book. The book is divided into four parts, totaling thirteen chapters. Part "Basic Knowledge", consisting of seven chapters, introduces the basic knowledge of the World Trade Organization, including its origin, development, objectives, basic principles, dispute settlement in the WTO, and the multilateral and plurilateral agreements of the WTO. Part "Industry", with one chapter, explores the current status and countermeasures of major industrial sectors in China after joining the WTO. Part "SMEs", comprising three chapters, elaborates on the opportunities and challenges faced by SMEs after joining the WTO and the importance of promoting SME development. Part "Learning from Others", with two chapters, introduces the policy support of foreign governments for SME development and the insights it offers us. This book is characterized by up-to-date data and comprehensive content, making it suitable for reading by SME managers, township enterprise managers, and private enterprise managers. It can also serve as a reference for students majoring in economic management.