Core Viewpoint - The State Council's recent issuance of the "Opinions on Further Strengthening Trade Policy Compliance Work" aims to clarify the guiding ideology of trade policy compliance, enhance compliance mechanisms, and promote the construction of a higher-level open economy system, thereby providing guidance for current and future trade policy compliance efforts [2][3]. Group 1: Achievements in Compliance Work - Strengthening trade policy compliance is a crucial means to steadily expand institutional openness and is an important aspect of building a higher-level open economy [3]. - Since joining the WTO, China has implemented various measures to ensure that trade policies comply with WTO rules and commitments made upon accession [3]. - The compliance work has shown positive results, with improved compliance capabilities and commitment fulfillment levels across various provincial governments and relevant departments [3]. Group 2: Importance of WTO Rules - WTO rules represent the "underlying logic" of high-standard international trade rules, promoting principles such as openness, non-discrimination, and transparency, which align with China's socialist market economy reform direction [4]. - Strengthening trade policy compliance will help create a first-class business environment and promote a unified national market, facilitating the smooth flow of production factors and efficient resource allocation [4]. Group 3: Key Tasks Outlined in the Opinions - The "Opinions" outline six key tasks to enhance trade policy compliance mechanisms, including clarifying compliance work targets and requiring government departments to conduct compliance assessments of trade policies [5][6]. - It emphasizes the responsibility of policy-making departments to evaluate the compliance of proposed policies according to the principle of "who formulates, who evaluates" [6]. - Compliance assessments must be conducted strictly against WTO rules and China's commitments, with necessary modifications made if risks of non-compliance are identified [7]. Group 4: Enhancing Compliance Evaluation Capabilities - The "Opinions" call for a comprehensive and accurate implementation of new development concepts, better coordination of domestic and international situations, and improved mechanisms to enhance the ability to utilize international rules to safeguard China's development rights [8]. - The Ministry of Commerce will lead efforts to enhance compliance training, establish regular training and communication systems, and improve compliance evaluation capabilities [8]. - There will be a focus on compliance supervision and incentives, with timely rectification for non-compliance and recognition for units that perform well in compliance work [8].