Institution

World Trade Organization

1995 · 20th century · Also known as WTO

The World Trade Organization is an international body founded in 1995 to succeed the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and regulate trade between its members. China's entry in 2001 and Vietnam's in 2007 marked their integration into the world economy after decades of market reform.

World Trade Organization
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People's Republic of ChinaDecline, SummarySocialist Republic of VietnamImpact, SummaryPeople's Republic of ChinaDecline, Summary

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People's Republic of ChinaSocialist Republic of Vietnam

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). World Trade Organization. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/world-trade-organization
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