CHINA AND THE WTO: CHANGING CHINA, CHANGING WORLD TRADE 中国与WTO：改变中国、改变世界贸易

China is one of the brightest stars among the world's economies.The country's stunning growth since economic reform began in the late 1970s has made China a dramatic advertisement for the benefits that globalization can bring.The country now stands on the threshold of another economic revolution as it enters the World Trade Organization.For the first time in the history of this remarkable country,China will be trading freely with the rest of the world.The world's largest country,with a population of 1.3 billion people,is now open for business. China and the WTO reveals the key issues affecting China's entry to the WTO: the impact that accession will have on China as it struggles to meet the requirements of the WTO implications for the US,Europe and Asia the future role of the WTO the shift of global economic power as China overtakes Japan to match the prowess of the US China's far-sighted open door policies of the last twenty years have resulted in some 200 million people being lifted out of absolute poverty.Yet there are major challenges ahead,ranging from rising unemployment and industrial disruption to political reform and human rights.How China will cope with these issues is of concern not just to China but also for the new world order,as it struggles to come to terms with the demands of free trade and globalization. This timely book from two of the region's leading commentators lays out in a panoramic sweep,the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for China and the rest of the world.　　作者简介：　　Dr Supachai Panitchpakdi will serve a three-year term as World Trade Organization(WTO)Director-General beginning 1 September 2002.From 1997 until January 2001,Dr Supachai served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand.He has been actively involved in international trade negotiations and played an instrumental role in the drafting of Thailand's major economic policies,including the national economic and social development plans. Dr Supachai was born in 1946 in Bangkok,Thailand.He holds a Masters Degree in Econometrics and Development Planning and a Ph.D.in Economic Planning and Development from Erasmus University,Rotterdam.He was awarded an Honorary Degree(Ph.D.)in Economic Development from the National Institute of Development Administration in 1995.