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Myth busted: China’s status as a developing country gives it few benefits in the World Trade Organisation

  • Written by Henry Gao, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University
Myth busted: China’s status as a developing country gives it few benefits in the World Trade OrganisationPresident Trump and Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison insist it matters whether China is classified as "developed" or "developing" in the World Trade Organisation matters. It may not.Shutterstock

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