Episode

The Terms of Trade: A Somber Prognosis from WTO Expert Tu Xinquan

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China Field Notes – with Scott Kennedy
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Mar 10, 2025
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Summary

On this episode of China Field Notes, Scott Kennedy speaks with Tu Xinquan, a leading Chinese expert on the World Trade Organization (WTO) and global economic governance. They review the initial enthusiasm accompanying China’s accession to the WTO two decades ago, the debates on whether China’s behavior conforms with its WTO commitments, and the need for WTO reform to address industrial policy, national security, digital trade, and labor standards.