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WTO probes EU screw duties

Business | Foreign trade
2009-10-26

THE World Trade Organization has opened an investigation into whether European Union charges on imports of Chinese steel fasteners comply with international commerce rules. China argues that the EU is illegally...

China asks WTO to rule on EU charges

Business | Foreign trade
2009-10-13

CHINA yesterday said it will ask the World Trade Organization to examine whether European Union charges on imports of Chinese steel fasteners comply with international commerce rules. China argues that the EU is...

Appeal to WTO over ruling on books, films

Business | Foreign trade
2009-9-23

CHINA yesterday lodged an appeal over a World Trade Organization panel ruling which said the country's regulations on the import and distribution of books and audio-visual products were not in compliance with world...

China to fight US tire tariffs at WTO

Business | Foreign trade
2009-9-15

CHINA filed a World Trade Organization complaint yesterday over new US tariffs on Chinese tires, the Ministry of Commerce said. The conflict is a potential irritant as the countries prepare for a summit of the...

WTO dispute settlement plea

Business | Foreign trade
2009-7-6

CHINA'S government and companies should learn to apply the World Trade Organization dispute settlement mechanism in a "rational" and "practical" manner to protect interests of companies and deal with complaints, an...

China's export policy obeys rules - Ministry

Business | Foreign trade
2009-6-24

CHINA'S export policy is in line with the World Trade Organization rules, the Ministry of Commerce said today in response to a complaint from the United States and the European Union over China's export restrictions...

No breach of WTO pledges

Business | Foreign trade
2009-4-21

A proposed law amendment that would ban foreign companies from mail delivery in China conforms with the country's commitments to the World Trade Organization, legislators heard yesterday. The draft amendment to...

China loses appeal in WTO auto parts case

Business | Automobile
2008-12-17

CHINA has lost a key part of its appeal against a World Trade Organization ruling that its auto parts tariff policy violates international rules. The appellate body called on the WTO to recommend that China bring...

Lamy may call Doha meeting

Business | Foreign trade
2008-12-1

WORLD Trade Organization chief Pascal Lamy said on Saturday that he was increasingly inclined to call ministers to Geneva this month to pursue a global trade treaty that could mitigate the world's economic turmoil. ...

APEC is optimistic in the face of crisis

Business | Macro-economy and policy
2008-11-24

THE financial crisis threatening to plunge the world into recession can be overcome by mid-2010, Pacific Rim leaders said yesterday as they wrapped up a two-day summit in Lima, Peru. "We are convinced that we can...