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中方呼吁世贸组织成员集体应对贸易动荡,共同维护多边主义
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-10-07 23:44

Core Viewpoint - The World Trade Organization (WTO) is facing increasing trade turmoil, with China urging member countries to collectively address the situation and uphold the core values and principles of the multilateral trading system [1][2] Group 1: China's Position - China has set the agenda on "increasing trade turmoil and WTO responses" for the fourth time this year, highlighting the ongoing instability in the global economic landscape [1] - The Chinese representative, Li Yongzhen, pointed out that U.S. trade policies are disrupting supply chains and global markets, becoming a major source of global instability [1] - China expressed strong concern over the U.S. unilateral tariffs that coerce some members into bilateral agreements, undermining the legitimate rights of third parties and eroding the rules-based multilateral trading system [1] Group 2: Recommendations from China - To address the escalating trade turmoil, China proposed three recommendations: 1. Enhance transparency and supervision 2. Collectively reaffirm commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system 3. Take concrete actions to achieve practical results within the WTO [1] Group 3: Global Reactions - Various countries, including the EU, Brazil, Australia, Switzerland, and Pakistan, called for the maintenance of WTO's fundamental principles and reform [2] - The EU expressed serious concern over the erosion of the rules-based multilateral trading system by power-based trade relations [2] - Countries like Nigeria and Bangladesh emphasized the impact of unilateral tariffs and trade uncertainty on vulnerable developing members, urging the WTO to provide necessary assistance [2]