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Asia divided on China's WTO entry

COMPETITION A recent survey revealed that countries in the region may be sharply divided over the benefits of having the Middle Kingdom enter the trade group

AFP , SINGAPORE

"Even if it wanted to, Beijing does not have the power to stop abuses outright.

"There will always be industries that try to test the limits of what is permissible under WTO rules, and China is likely to be involved in a large number of trade disputes once it gains entry.

"This will put the WTO's effectiveness as a body in question."

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