01年中国加入WTO，美国国会很不情愿，而克林顿为何站出来力挺？

Group 1 - China's application to rejoin GATT was submitted in 1986, marking the beginning of a 15-year negotiation process to join the WTO [1] - The multilateral negotiations officially started at the end of 1995, with China adopting a strategy of negotiating with Asian countries first before approaching Western nations [2] - The primary challenge for China was to gain the support of Western countries, particularly the United States, which was crucial for China's accession to the WTO [2][6] Group 2 - In 1998, China made concessions by proposing to lower tariffs, but Western nations continued to impose political barriers [6] - The WTO, with over 160 member countries covering more than 90% of global trade, represented a significant opportunity for China to access advanced technology and management practices, thereby enhancing its international influence [10] - The support from U.S. President Bill Clinton was pivotal in China's successful entry into the WTO, as he actively lobbied Congress to pass the Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) legislation [12] Group 3 - China's accession to the WTO in December 2001 marked the beginning of a period of rapid economic growth, significantly impacting U.S.-China relations [14] - Clinton's initial hardline stance towards China shifted as he recognized the economic benefits of engaging with China, leading to increased U.S. aid to China during his presidency [15]