2025年WTO与中国学术年会暨对外经贸大学中国WTO研究院成立25周年大会举行

Core Insights - The conference celebrated the 25th anniversary of the China WTO Research Institute, emphasizing China's pivotal role in the multilateral trading system as the world's largest goods trader [1][3] - Experts discussed the future of the WTO and China's role, highlighting the need for continued support for WTO reforms and China's participation in global economic governance [1][5] Group 1 - The conference was attended by over 170 experts from WTO, government departments, universities, and research institutions, focusing on "The Future of the WTO and China's Role" [1] - The China WTO Research Institute has made significant contributions over the past 25 years in WTO research, talent cultivation, and supporting national decision-making [1][3] - The institute is recognized as the only key research base named after the WTO by the Ministry of Education, with hopes to inject new vitality into China's global economic governance participation [1][3] Group 2 - Keynote speeches were delivered by former officials and experts, addressing issues such as the stalemate in WTO reforms and the importance of multilateralism and cooperative win-win strategies [5] - Roundtable discussions focused on topics like "The Chinese Factors in WTO Reform" and "US-China Geopolitical Competition and Trade System Reconstruction," contributing Chinese wisdom to global economic governance [5][8] - The conference is part of a series that has successfully provided a platform for important exchanges in the field, with the next event coinciding with the 25th anniversary of China's accession to the WTO [8]