Introduction

With China''s accession to the World Trade Organization imminent, this book brings together the expert views of scholars, policy-makers and business representatives on the consequences of this historic event.

Insights into China’s Relationship with the WTO

Insight into the past and future of China''s relationship to the WTO is offered by authors involved on both sides of the negotiations on the EU-China bilateral agreement of May 2000 and the on-going negotiations up to spring 2001.

Sector Predictions and Challenges

An analyst and representatives from four economic sectors (the automobile industry, telecommunications, insurance and banking) clash over their predictions for the future. Also presented is an investigation of the challenges for China''s political, social and legal systems, and revealing prognoses are given for the implications for global trade and investment flows for the EU and Greater China, and for the modus operandi of the WTO itself.

Economic and Social Implications

By shedding light on economic effects and social and legal implications, the book gives a comprehensive picture of potential challenges arising from China''s entry to the WTO.