China and the Long March to Global Trade - 9780415315173

Taylor & Francis

On December 11th 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). This book examines the Prolonged negotiations leading up to this historic event. > \nOn December 11th 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). China and the Long March to Global Trade examines the prolonged negotiations leading up to this historic event. \nThis edited collection assumes little prior knowledge of the Chinese accession process yet provides an in-depth examination of the related issues. It is therefore suitable for both those who require an introduction to the field and those with an existing interest in China and the World Trade Organization. > 1. General Introduction Part 1: Background to China and the World Trade Organization 2. The WTO: Post Seattle and Chinese Accession 3. Negotiating China's Protocol of Accession 4. Avoiding Deadlock Part 2: China's Global Economic Integration: Economic Reform 5. A Litmus Test for China's Accession to the WTO: Reform of its State-Owne.