History glossary
World Trade Organization
the global trade body China joined in 2001, accelerating its integration into world supply chains.
- Category
- International organisation
- Region
- Global
- Date range
- from 1995
What it means
The World Trade Organization is the global body that sets and administers trade rules among member economies. China's entry in 2001 helped lock the country into global supply chains and accelerated its rise as a manufacturing power.
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