In 2001 the People’s Republic of China joined the WTO. Ten years on and China is leading global export figures and has become the world’s second largest economy. In light of this success story as well as the current backdrop of the wider global economic changes, it is a good point in time to look back at the significance of WTO accession to China’s economic development as well as looking forward towards China’s future role in a new global economic order.
Open Forum
China’s role in the new global order with guest speaker Long Yongtu
10 November 2011 - 15:00-17:30
World Trade Organization - CRI
The International Trade Centre (ITC) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) are organizing the Open Forum on “China’s role in the new global order”. The guest speaker for this event will be Mr. Long Yongtu, Chief Negotiator of China’s accession to the WTO and former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC).
Programme
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Photo gallery
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Highlights
Source: WTO
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Ms. Patricia Francis, Executive Director, ITC
Welcome on behalf of WTO and ITC |
H.E. Mr. Yi Xiaozhun, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to the WTO
Opening remarks |
Mr. Jean-Marie Paugam, Deputy Executive Director, ITC
Moderator |
Speaker:
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Mr. Long Yongtu, Chief Negotiator of China’s accession to the WTO and former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) |
Discussants:
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Mr. Pierre Defraigne, Executive Director of the Madariaga - College of Europe Foundation
(Speech) |
Mr. Herbert Oberhänsli, Vice President, Head Economics and International Relations (Chief Economist), Nestlé S.A., and Assistant for Economics to the Chairman of the Nestlé Group |
Mr. Rajesh Aggarwal, Chief, Business and Trade Policy, ITC
WTO Accession: Strengthening Trade Policy and Business Competitiveness Interface for Export Success |
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| Open floor discussion |
Mr. Jean-Marie Paugam, Deputy Executive Director, ITC
Closing summary |
Mr. Pascal Lamy, Director-General, WTO
Closing remarks |
A reception will follow the Open Forum in the lobby of the new building in front of room CRI from 17:30-18:30.
The event is by invitation only, if you are interested in attending please contact ITC Communications and Events at:
communications@intracen.org
Press release