Ministry of Commerce: China Will Not Seek New Special and Differential Treatment in WTO Negotiations

On September 24, the Ministry of Commerce held a press briefing to elaborate on the matter of "China, as a responsible major developing country, will not seek new Special and Differential Treatment in the current and future negotiations of the World Trade Organization."

Li Chenggang, China's International Trade Representative (ministerial level) and Vice Minister of Commerce, stated that this announcement represents an important declaration of China's position to the international community, considering both the global and domestic contexts. It is a significant measure by China to firmly uphold the multilateral trading system and actively implement the Global Development Initiative and global governance. This move will undoubtedly serve as a strong impetus for promoting the liberalization and facilitation of global trade and investment, and will inject positive energy into the reform process of the global economic governance system.