Ministry of Commerce: China is willing to make contributions in accordance with its own capabilities in the WTO-Chinanews.com

　　On April 8, the Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference.

At the meeting, a reporter mentioned that the United Kingdom is currently calling on the G7 countries to review international trade rules and implement tougher trade policies against China. British Minister of International Trade Elizabeth Truss said before the G7 trade ministers meeting that the WTO needs to be re-examined. The work of the organization, especially the WTO’s position on China, she believes that it is incorrect that China is still recognized as a developing country and enjoys WTO preferences as in the past.

　　In response, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce Gao Feng pointed out that with regard to China’s status as a developing member of the WTO, China has repeatedly stated that, as a large and responsible developing country, China is willing to participate in the WTO in accordance with the principle of balancing rights and obligations. To make contributions that are consistent with their own abilities.

(Reporter let Baokui make Li Jiali)

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