11/11/2001 The World Trade Organization approves China's membership
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China's entry to WTO in 2001
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China - Bid to enter World Trade Organisation
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Chinese officials arrive to take up WTO offices
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Final day of talks on China's entry into World Trade Organisation.
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WTO spokesman: China's accession to WTO 'a win-win outcome'
The admission of China to the WTO was preceded by a long process of negotiations for changes required to the Chinese economy. China's membership in the organization meant its deeper integration into the world economy, liberalization of its service sector and allowance of foreign investment.