4:38 am, Sunday, 5 October 2025

China says it won’t seek ‘developing country’ waivers at WTO

Sarakhon Report

Shift in trade stance

Beijing announced it will no longer pursue the special flexibilities given to developing countries in WTO agreements. The step addresses a long-standing U.S. demand and could influence negotiations on subsidies, industrial policy, and dispute settlement.

Implications for future talks

Trade experts said the move may ease frictions in some areas while sharpening scrutiny of Chinese state support. Officials framed the decision as part of broader WTO reform engagement, with details to emerge in committee work.

05:56:18 pm, Wednesday, 24 September 2025

China says it won’t seek ‘developing country’ waivers at WTO

05:56:18 pm, Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Shift in trade stance

Beijing announced it will no longer pursue the special flexibilities given to developing countries in WTO agreements. The step addresses a long-standing U.S. demand and could influence negotiations on subsidies, industrial policy, and dispute settlement.

Implications for future talks

Trade experts said the move may ease frictions in some areas while sharpening scrutiny of Chinese state support. Officials framed the decision as part of broader WTO reform engagement, with details to emerge in committee work.