The The role of WTO dispute settlement mechanism in trade conflicts:
A focus on China's experience
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23925/2526-6284/2024.v4n4.71569Parole chiave:
WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism, China’s Trade Policy, Multilateral Trade Governance, Compliance Challenges, Trade Dispute ResolutionAbstract
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) serves as a cornerstone for resolving international trade conflicts, with China emerging as a pivotal participant since its accession in 2001. This paper examines China’s evolving role in the DSM through key cases, challenges, and policy implications. It highlights China’s strategic use of the DSM to counter protectionist measures, its compliance struggles in sensitive sectors like intellectual property, and its advocacy for systemic reforms to reflect shifting global power dynamics. By analyzing China’s interactions with major economies such as the U.S. and the EU, the study underscores the balancing act between sovereignty and multilateral obligations. The paper concludes with recommendations for China to enhance compliance, promote DSM reforms, and shape future trade governance frameworks.
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