Working Paper: NBER ID: w10649
Authors: Glenda Mallon; John Whalley
Abstract: We discuss China's stance in the WTO post-accession, noting the many issues with implementation of China's accession terms by 2007. We evaluate how much benefit China can realistically receive from WTO membership given current problems with dumping actions against China and trade restrictions against textile and apparel exports. We discuss emerging WTO and non-WTO trade disputes involving China, and China's now extensive regional trade initiatives which raise issues of multilateral regional balance on China's trade policy strategy.
Keywords: WTO; China; Trade Policy; Accession; Global Trade
JEL Codes: F1; O53
Edges that are evidenced by causal inference methods are in orange, and the rest are in light blue.
| Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
| China's WTO membership (F13) | China's situation regarding antidumping actions (F18) |
| China's WTO membership (F13) | China's textile and apparel exports (L67) |
| China's WTO membership + existing policy instruments (F13) | new trade disputes (F19) |
| China's interests in securing market access (F13) | potential for increased trade disputes (F13) |
| China's strategic position (F52) | influence on trading system (F10) |
| anticipated benefits of WTO membership (F13) | cautious approach to WTO commitments (F13) |