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China's constructive, leading role in WTO highlighted on 15th anniversary of accession

Officials and scholars from different parts of the world have lauded the constructive and leading role China has played in the World Trade Organization (WTO) since its accession to the global trade organization 15 years ago.

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No indication future U.S. gov't to quit WTO: chief

​Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Roberto Azevedo on Thursday told reporters he hasn't received any information regarding the future U.S. government withdrawing from the trade body.

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U.S. challenges China at WTO over government support for grains

​The Obama administration has challenged China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over "excessive government support" for domestic grain production, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman announced Tuesday.

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WTO appeals courts backs South Korea in trade dispute with US

South Korea won an appeal ruling at the World Trade Organization on Wednesday in a challenge to US duties on Korean-made washing machines.

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U.S. expands challenge to China's restraints on raw material export at WTO

The United States on Tuesday expanded its challenge at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to China's export restraints on key raw materials.

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China's raw material export controls conform to WTO rules: MOC

China's duty and quota requirements on the export of 11 raw materials conform to WTO rules, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said in a statement Tuesday.

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China to resort to WTO over unreasonable U.S.decision on steel subsidy

China will use the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement process to defend its interests over an unreasonable decision by America on steel subsidies, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Wednesday.

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Australia's farmers more competitive following historic WTO deal

​Australia's farming produce is set to become more competitive after the World Trade Organisation (WTO) agrees to end 15 billion U.S. dollars in agriculture export subsidies at the weekend.

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WTO Nairobi meeting ends with major breakthrough on global trade

The 10th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, Saturday after an extended negotiating period with a new Nairobi Declaration that promises to keep the international trading system alive.

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New Zealand leads WTO call for end to fishing subsidies

New Zealand has led an international call for an end to fishing subsidies, arguing at World Trade Organization (WTO) talks that they are harming the development of small island states.

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Afghanistan's WTO membership approved after 11 years of talks

​The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Thursday formally approved Afghanistan's membership at its 10th ministerial conference in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.

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New Zealand's new trade minister to make WTO debut in Kenya

​Incoming New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay will be seeking to secure market access, particularly for agriculture, at next week's World Trade Organisation (WTO) talks in Nairobi.

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WTO voices concern with slow progress in Doha round of trade negotiations

​WTO's Director-General Roberto Azevedo on Monday expressed concern over the slow progress of negotiations on the remaining issues of the Doha Development Agenda.

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China pledges 500,000 USD to support WTO accession of least-developed countries

​The World Trade Organization declared Wednesday the government of China pledged to contribute 500,000 U. S. dollars to the WTO's program aimed at least developed countries' accessions for 2015.

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U.S., India reach agreement on food security, paving way for global trade deal

​The United States and India reached an agreement on public stockpiling of food, said the U.S. trade representative on Thursday, clearing the way for the full implementation of the global Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) that has been stalled for months.

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WTO World Trade Report 2014 sees opportunities, challenges for developing economies

​The World Trade Organization (WTO) focused on four major trends that have altered the relationship between trade and development in its latest report released on Monday, shedding light on resulting opportunities and challenges for developing economies.

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China regrets WTO trade deal failure

China on Monday voiced regret over the failure of World Trade Organization (WTO) members to finalize a deal on "trade facilitation," saying it would have a negative impact on the multilateral trade system and Doha Round talks.