World Trade Organization
Britishnoun
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It paved the way for China’s entry into the World Trade Organization in 2001 and then for “permanent normal trade relations” with the U.S. in 2002.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
For every $100 that American importers spent on goods last year, about $9 went to buy products made in China—the lowest proportion since 2001, when China joined the World Trade Organization.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Data from the World Trade Organization shows that, since the conflict began, outbound shipments of fertiliser-related products through the waterway have collapsed.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
The World Trade Organization revised its global trade and economic growth forecasts downward due to the Middle East conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Accession to the World Trade Organization helps strengthen China's ability to maintain strong growth rates but at the same time puts additional pressure on the hybrid system of strong political controls and growing market influences.
From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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