3. In complying with WTO standards, what are the main commitments that China has undertaken?
- Implement the WTO Agreement in an effective and uniform manner by revising its existing domestic laws and enacting new legislation that is fully WTO compliant
- Provide non-discriminatory treatment to all WTO members
- Eliminate dual pricing practices
- Ensure that price controls are not used to protect domestic industries or services providers
- Allow all enterprises to import and export all goods and trade them throughout the customs territory within three years (with limited exceptions)
- Remove any export subsidies on agricultural products.
- Establish the right to engage in distribution of all products in China within 3 years except certain items, which will be given such rights within 5 years.
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Last updated on August 27, 2005
