China and the Wto: Changing China, Changing World Trade - Rilegato

Panitchpakdi, Supachai; Clifford, Mark

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ISBN 10: 0470820616 ISBN 13: 9780470820612

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2002

Riassunto

After fifteen long years of dialogue and heated debate, China has at last gained entry to the World Trade Organization. It will take its place among the other member states at the end of 2001. This unique and important book analyses the implications for world trade of this momentous event, as seen by the next WTO's Director-General.

The key sections of the book discuss:
* the effect that accession will have on China as it struggles to meet all the requirements of the WTO
* the future role of the WTO and its current shortcomings
* WTO, Globalization and its Critics - Battle in Seattle, Davos etc
* Implications for the USA, Asia and Europe - the strains that will be placed on the existing order
* shift in the balance of global power as China overtakes Japan and matches the economic power of the US
China's economic growth and its role in the WTO will be in the news for years to come. This book, from the man who will help shape the future of global trade, will be widely reviewed by the global media as Dr Supachai is the first director-general from a developing nation to hold this key position.

China's entry to the WTO is a landmark event in the 21st century. It is a clear signal that China is ready to take its place amongst the global economic powerhouses and that it is prepared to play by its rules. This book, by the next Head of the WTO, explains the importance of this event and its implications for the future of world trade.

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L'autore:

Dr Supachai Panitchpakdi has held a range of positions in the Thai government, including Deputy Prime Minster (1992-95) and Deputy Finance Minister (1986-88). He was directly in charge of Thailand's participation in the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations including its subsequent ratification and implementation.
On 1st September 2002, he will succeed the Rt Hon Mike Moore as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, a post he will hold for three years.

Mark Clifford is the Hong Kong-based Regional Editor for BusinessWeek. He joined the magazine in 1995 and won an Overseas Press Club award for his 1997 coverage of the Asian financial crisis. He is a frequent contributor to BBC World Service, CNBC and other radio and TV networks

Dalla seconda/terza di copertina:

"A comprehensive account of the challenges that China's entry into the World Trade Organization will mean for China and for the WTO at a crucial moment for free trade and open economies." —Joseph Stiglitz, Professor, Columbia University, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics

"This is a must read for all those who want to really comprehend what China's accession to WTO means not only for this giant country, but for the rest of Asia and for the world economy. The authors combine a deep knowledge of China and Asia with a unique understanding of the dynamics of international trade to propose a lucid vision of how China's integration should serve as a catalyst to make globalization create a more inclusive prosperity." —Claude Smadja, Managing Director, World Economic Forum

"If you want to appreciate the political, economic and social earthquake that will occur as China enters the World Trade Organization, you'll need to understand not only what will happen inside China, but what the implications will be for world trade, the WTO, East Asia, and globalization itself. This beautifully written book will enrich anyone - layman or expert - on these issues." —Jeffrey E. Garten, Dean, Yale School of Management, Former U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade (1993-1995)

"This splendid book goes well beyond the issues relating to the entry of China into the WTO. It offers much wisdom and many insights into all the important problems facing the world trading system as well. It is of particular interest as Dr Supachai is about to succeed Mr Mike Moore as the Director-General of the WTO. After reading this book, the reader will be certain that the succession will leave the WTO with exceptional and informed leadership." —Jagdish Bhagwati, Professor, Columbia University, Economic Policy Adviser to the Director-General, GATT (1991-1993)

"For years to come, this book could become the economic bible for smart business people, serious scholars and governmental leaders not only in Asia-Pacific, but in the entire global community. The two authors have combined outstandingly to put the complex problems created by the inequities of the world trading order into a rational framework for concerted future action and ensure long-term benefits for both the "have-nots" and the "haves"." —Fidel V. Ramos, Former President, Republic of the Philippines (1992-1998)

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.

About the authors
Dr Supachai Panitch

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• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0470820616
• ISBN 13: 9780470820612
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 260