Negotiating WTO game rules with officials

Author: Li Ziye
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: This book does not intend to discuss in excessive detail the impact of China's entry into the WTO on the lives of ordinary people. Instead, it aims to help China's officials and citizens understand the specific terms of opening up the market. Over the years, the government has engaged in round after round of negotiations with the World Trade Organization, and relevant officials and scholars have held numerous forums and lectures. However, most of these have been high-level briefings. The increasing popularity of various lectures, seminars, and training programs is indeed a good thing, but it also includes a fair share of theoretical discussions and empty talk. Accurately grasping the rules is the key to successfully integrating with the global economy. In summary, China's commitments upon entering the WTO boil down to just eight characters: participate in the rules, open the market. We need to master the rules, follow the rules, and more importantly, navigate the rules, utilize the rules. At certain times, we must even influence the rules and become the creators of the rules.