Core Points - China is the first WTO member to pilot the e-commerce agreement, marking a shift from "leading rule-making" to "leading rule implementation" [1][3] - The e-commerce agreement, reached after over five years of negotiations, includes four pillars: digital facilitation, digital openness, digital trust, and digital inclusion [3] - The implementation of the agreement is expected to enhance trade facilitation and operational efficiency for businesses, creating a stable regulatory environment for new business models like cross-border e-commerce and supply chain finance [1][4] Group 1: Implementation and Objectives - The "Work Plan" released by the Ministry of Commerce includes 41 specific measures aimed at improving trade digitalization, data governance, and international cooperation [5] - Beijing, as the only pilot city, will explore pathways and accumulate experience in digital trade practices, which can be replicated and promoted [4][5] - The measures aim to enhance customs efficiency through electronic documents and improve cross-border data governance, which is crucial for sustainable digital trade [5][6] Group 2: International Cooperation and Standards - The "Work Plan" aligns with high-level international digital trade rules, promoting modernization of digital trade governance and expanding international cooperation opportunities [5][6] - The agreement reflects a consensus among major economies on international digital trade rules, facilitating the last mile of policy implementation in China [6] - The initiatives not only respond to the agreement's requirements but also provide policy tools for China's exploration of institutional innovation in digital trade [6]
WTO首个全球数字贸易规则在京试行,中国开放迈向“引领规则实施”
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-09-13 07:11