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Government subsidies, ownership structure and operating performance of state-owned enterprises: evidence from China
Government subsidies have been used as a policy tool by many countries. Given the importance of government subsidies in the context of Chinese economy and state-owned enterprises (SOEs), this study seeks to understand the role played by government…
A Chinese Perspective on WTO Reform
This book discusses the most recent developments in the WTO regime. Issues such as E-commerce, security exception clause, China's compliance with the WTO obligations, sustainability development, IP protection in FTZs, trade controls and etc.,…
Trade in goods of the EAEU countries with China and the effects of its possible liberalization
This presentation deals with trade in goods of the Eurasion Economic Union countries with China and the effects of further liberalization.
Taming SOEs within a Redefined Competition Policy Framework: An Alternative Approach for Consensus?
With the growing concern of the international community about the negative spillover effects of SOEs on trade, reaching a consensus among different stakeholders has become increasingly urgent. This paper argues that strengthening a redefined…
Technical Support and Talents Development for China’s E-commerce and Digital Economy Negotiation
This project is intended to deliver research outputs and solutions to the major problems facing e-commerce and the digital economy in China and the WTO. The first part of the research will examine what approach China should take regarding…
“The New Rules on Digital Trade in Latin American Regional Trade Agreements”
While recent technological advances have allowed an increase in digital trade, this growth has occurred with a lack of clear and defined rules. This deficiency has become an issue for Latin American countries. With the multilateral trade regime…
Mapping Actions in the Cultural Sector Processes and Challenges, CATALYST- Harmonising Actions in the Caribbean Creative Ecology
Panel presenter and moderator, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. The workshop served as a platform to begin much needed discussions on harmonizing activities in the regional cultural sector. In this regard, the…
The Creative Economy and Heritage Tourism in the Caribbean
The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, combining both tangible and intangible cultural elements, is an active expression of cultural vibrancy and vehicle of cultural sustainability within the country, the region, and in the Caribbean diaspora…
Cultural Cooperation and Trade under the EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement
This study explores the impact of the EU-CARIFORUM free trade agreement in the field of culture and creative activities. The study tries to identify the success stories, as well as the obstacles that may have prevented the full beneficial effect of…