World Trade Organization

China""s Quiet Entry in WTO May Have Resounding Results

The Philadelphia Inquirer | December 17, 2001 The move, though expected, is a milestone, reflecting the nation's desire to take part in the global economy. Andrew Cassel While we were all glued to the endgame in Afghanistan last week, something momentous was happening just a couple of time zones away from there.

Developed Countries Seek Limited Role for WTO Director in New Talks

Inside US Trade | December 14, 2001

WTO Doha Meet in Retrospect: A Whole New Round

IBON Reach Expansion Department, ibonred@info.com.ph IBON Features #44 Through manipulation and blackmail, developed countries have managed to use the recently concluded WTO conference to extract more liberalization commitments from third world countries. By Jennifer del Rosario-Malonzo

Dust-Up in Doha

The Nation.com | December 10, 2001 | COMMENT | by William Greider

Russia Set to Be Fully-Fledged WTO Member within Two Years: Moore

Agence France Presse | December 10, 2001 GENEVA - Russia could be seated around the World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiating table as a fully-fledged member by the next ministerial conference in two years' time, the head of the global trade body said on Monday.

China""s Long March to WTO Membership at an End

Agence France Presse | December 10, 2001 BEIJING - China was on Monday counting down the hours to finally becoming a World Trade Organisation (WTO) member.

Another Uphill Battle for Developing Nations at Doha

Business Times (Malaysia) | December 10, 2001 | By Maisara Ismail DEVELOPING countries will have to prepare themselves for another gruelling battle at the next World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial meeting in two years' time.

China Told on WTO Eve to Ready for Painful Reforms

Reuters | December 10, 2001 BEIJING - On the eve of China's WTO entry, Premier Zhu Rongji has ordered officials to prepare for wrenching but crucial reforms needed to drive development and warned them to toe the line in carrying out Beijing's commitments.

U.S. Says China Already Violating WTO Farm Trade Obligations

Inside US Trade | December 7, 2001