WTO: Trade Policy Review: China

Trade Policy Review: China

The sixth review of the trade policies and practices of China takes place on 20 and 22 July 2016. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of China.

The following documents are available:

Secretariat report
A detailed report written independently by the WTO Secretariat.

• Executive summary
• Full report
• Revisions and corrigenda (may be issued approx 2 weeks after the meeting)

Government report
A policy statement by the government of the member under review.

• Full report

From the meeting
The Secretariat and Government reports are discussed by the WTO's full membership in the Trade Policy Review Body (TPRB).

• Chairperson’s concluding remarks (available the day of the second meeting)
• Minutes of the meeting (available about 6 weeks after the meeting.)
• Questions and answers (available about 6 weeks after the meeting.)

Background

Trade Policy Reviews are an exercise, mandated in the WTO agreements, in which member countries' trade and related policies are examined and evaluated at regular intervals. Significant developments that may have an impact on the global trading system are also monitored. All WTO members are subject to review, with the frequency of review depending on the country's size.