BREAKING NEWS
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.