China Society for World Trade Organization Studies
| China Society for World Trade Organization Studies | |
| Abbreviation | CWTO |
|---|---|
| Formation | May 1991 |
| Type | National academic association |
| Headquarters | Beijing, China |
Region | China |
Official language | Chinese |
Parent organization | Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China |
The China Society for World Trade Organization Studies (Chinese: 中国世界贸易组织研究会; abbreviated CWTO) is a national academic association under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and approved by the State Council.[1] Its predecessor, the GATT Research Association, was established in May 1991 and officially renamed as the China Society for World Trade Organization Studies on January 8, 1996.[2] The society is composed of government officials, experts, scholars, and institutions engaged in World Trade Organization (WTO) affairs, focusing on research of WTO rules, international cooperation, training and consulting services, and the publication of academic materials.[3]
History
The society was founded against the backdrop of China’s growing engagement with the multilateral trading system and its preparation for accession to the WTO. It has been closely involved in studies and responses to international trade frictions, including participation in China’s first safeguard case on steel products.[4] Over the years, the CWTO has organized annual academic conferences, WTO policy seminars, and international exchange activities, with the participation of honorary presidents and advisors such as Chen Jinhua and Long Yongtu.[5][6]
In June 2024, the society released the group standard titled Digital-Friendly City Evaluation Standards (《数字友好城市评价规范》), aiming to promote the integration of the digital economy with urban development.[7][8][9] It has also hosted major international conferences such as the Dianchi Pan-Asia Cooperation Annual Meeting and assisted government departments in participating in reforms of the multilateral trading system.
References
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- ^ 社政司, China 教育部 (2004). 中国高校人文社会科学研究通鉴: 1996-2000 (in Chinese). 中国人民大学出版社. p. 764. ISBN 978-7-300-05282-3. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ 世界经济年鉴 (in Chinese). 世界经济年鉴编辑委员会. 2005. p. 506. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ 新华月报 (in Chinese). 新华月报社. 2007. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ CCTV2资讯节目工作室. 2003世界经济年度报告: 2003 CCTV中国经济年度人物 (in Chinese). 中信出版社. ISBN 978-7-5086-0199-1. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ 中国 WTO 报告 (in Chinese). 经济日报出版社. 2004. ISBN 978-7-80180-468-6. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ "2024全球数字经济大会重磅发布《数字友好城市评价规范》标准成果". 中国国情_中国网. 2024-07-07. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ "共建数字友好世界——《数字友好城市评价规范》发布实施". 数字友好城市评价规范_新浪财经_新浪网 (in Chinese). 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ "第三届世界数字友好大会在京举办_澎湃号·媒体_澎湃新闻-The Paper". thepaper.cn (in Chinese). 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2025-10-18.