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China's WTO Entry: A New Era of International Competition

Strategic Insights

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President Jiang Zemin emphasized the importance of understanding the significance of China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) during a seminar on finance and revenue in Beijing. The seminar, attended by over 100 high-ranking officials and provincial leaders, marked the culmination of 13 years of efforts to join the WTO. China's participation in the global economy will increase with its WTO membership, allowing the country to fully utilize international markets, capital, technology, and expertise to drive economic development.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Jiang Zemin stressed the importance of understanding the impact of China's WTO entry on the country's economy and society.
  • China's economy has shown significant improvement over the past 20 years of economic reform and opening, with the country becoming increasingly capable of participating in global competition.
  • Jiang emphasized the need for officials to study international regulations on trade and economic cooperation to serve China's modernization drive.
  • The president urged officials to seize the opportunity of WTO membership, work hard, and boost their confidence for the upcoming international competition.
  • China's WTO entry is expected to bring significant benefits, including increased access to international markets, capital, and technology.
  • The country's participation in the global economy will accelerate and technology will continue to change rapidly, requiring China to adapt and compete effectively.

Statistics:

  • 13 years: the duration of China's efforts to enter the WTO
  • 20 years: the number of years China has been undergoing economic reform and opening
  • 100: the number of high-ranking central government officials and provincial leaders attending the seminar
  • 1: the president, who emphasized the importance of understanding the WTO entry for China's economic development

Sources:

  • Asia Pulse, "President Jiang Stresses WTO Entry Significance" (Jan 20)
  • Associated Press, "China President Emphasizes WTO Entry Significance", (Jan 20)
  • Reuters, "President Jiang Calls for Serious Preparation for WTO Entry", (Jan 20)

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