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China closes in on WTO membership

23/07/2001

Chinese trade experts have intensified efforts to join the World Trade Organisation (WTO) with meetings continuing in Geneva. China first applied 15 years ago, but a deal now looks likely after prolonged negotiations.

On Friday 13 July the International Olympic Committee awarded the 2008 Summer Olympics to China, and WTO membership doesn't seem to be far behind.

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