Group 1 - The seminar held by China during the WTO Public Forum discussed the impact of US unilateral tariff measures on the multilateral trading system and trade among WTO members, emphasizing the need to protect the legitimate rights of developing members [1][2] - A model analysis by a professor from Tsinghua University predicted that US reciprocal tariffs could lead to a 3.4% decrease in global trade by 2025, with US imports and exports dropping by 19% and 12% respectively [1] - The Director of the UN Conference on Trade and Development highlighted that global trade uncertainty has significantly increased since 2016 due to geopolitical tensions, adversely affecting the interests of developing countries [1] Group 2 - The Director of the International Trade Centre emphasized the importance of digital tools in helping businesses increase sales and reduce costs, suggesting improvements in digital infrastructure, skills training, and regulations [2] - Participants agreed on the critical need to maintain a rules-based multilateral trading system and enhance the stability and predictability of the international trade environment amid current trade turmoil [2] - The current Public Forum focused on themes such as digital trade, hosting nearly 90 seminars with over 4,000 representatives from government, industry, and academia [3]
中方在世贸组织推动讨论全球贸易重构
Xin Hua She·2025-09-19 13:48