China joined the WTO in order to be eligible for lower tariff (import tax) rates from the other WTO member countries (most other countries, including all of the industrialized nations). As a non-member, their exports were subject to much higher tariff rates, some of them prohibitive. By joining, it made their exports less costly.
Not all member countries were happy about China's joining, but they felt China's
predatory nature could be more easily controlled by granting WTO membership than by keeping them out.
Joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001 was a significant step for China as it marked the country’s integration into the global economy. This accession granted China access to international markets, allowing for increased trade and foreign investment, which spurred rapid economic growth. Additionally, WTO membership necessitated reforms in China's trade practices, promoting a more market-oriented economy and enhancing its global competitiveness. Overall, it helped solidify China's position as a major player in international trade.
The Chinese government had to reveal more about its internal and external economic policies in order to join the WTO. The Chinese government has never been open about its policies to the West, but membership in the WTO forced them to be.(apex) A few decades ago, China would not allow outsiders to see what it was doing. It forced china to be less secretive.
Yes, China is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It joined the organization on December 11, 2001, after a lengthy negotiation process that began in the 1980s. China's accession to the WTO marked a significant step in its integration into the global economy and has had a profound impact on international trade dynamics.
China joined WTO on September 2001.
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China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) took nearly 15 years due to several factors, including the need to reform its economy and trade practices to align with WTO standards. Negotiations were complex, involving domestic political resistance, concerns over intellectual property rights, and the impact of China's large state-owned enterprises on global markets. Additionally, geopolitical considerations and pressure from existing WTO members also played a significant role in delaying the process. Ultimately, China joined the WTO in December 2001, marking a significant milestone in its integration into the global economy.
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Roberto N. Galang has written: 'China and the WTO'
The US joined the World Trade Organization in 1994.
Joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) can pose several disadvantages for Ethiopia. Firstly, it may expose local industries to increased foreign competition, which could harm domestic businesses that are not yet competitive on a global scale. Secondly, compliance with WTO regulations may require significant reforms in trade policies and practices, which could strain Ethiopia's resources and administrative capabilities. Lastly, there could be concerns about loss of sovereignty, as WTO membership may compel Ethiopia to adhere to international standards that could conflict with local priorities and development goals.
From 1980s on, policies and regulations in telecommunications have had enormous change. International organizations such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) are believed to have played an important role in promoting the deregulatory rationale and in government’s policymaking process. Legally binding rules of the WTO should have influenced the member countries’ domestic telecommunications industry and policies. However, questions arise when we assess the effect of an international regime, such as the WTO, on domestic development and policy choices as well as the implementation of the rules and principles of the regimes. Institutions and institutional enforcement in individual member countries become important factors in determining if the country actively embraces the rules or operates in a way that effectively constitutes non-tariff barriers to competitors. The accession of China to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in December 2001 marks an important milestone in the telecommunications regulatory and industrial structure reform in China. With the accession to the WTO, the highly protected sector has opened to foreign competitors. Drawing upon new institutionalism and international regime theory, this paper studies the telecommunications policy reform in the context of China’s unique political and social culture. The authors suggest that China’s accession to the WTO have exerted (and will do so) an effect on China’s telecommunications policy and to a certain degree re-shaped the sector and the regulatory institutions. However, the study also suggests that the impact will vary and will depend on the institutional endowment of the country, the institutional political culture in the country, and if powerful and effective institutional barriers prevent China from fully enforcing its WTO agreements. The paper concludes that while joining the WTO may have an impact on China’s telecommunications sector, it will have a limited impact given its internal constraints, which can be accounted for with new institutionalism and international regime theory.