China to relinquish WTO developing country benefits to support multilateral trade
TL;DR
China announced it will no longer seek special treatment for developing countries in WTO agreements, aiming to strengthen the global trading system amid rising protectionism, though it remains classified as a developing country and did not specify changes to market access. The move is voluntary and not a call for other nations to follow, reflecting China's evolving role in international trade and development.
- China gives up developing-country treatment in bid to boost WTO in face of Trump tariffs AP News
- China to Stop Seeking Special WTO Treatment in Future Talks The Wall Street Journal
- WTO hails Chinese decision to forgo developing country benefits Reuters
- China to relinquish WTO privileges in show of support for multilateral trade South China Morning Post
- China to stop claiming special WTO benefits that rankled U.S. Fortune
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