Trade reforms in Asia set to boost economy and reduce poverty
The article discusses how trade negotiations have reformed the global trading system, focusing on challenges and achievements for developing countries. It looks at issues like agricultural trade, the Multifibre Arrangement, environmental and labor standards, and the impact of China's WTO membership on Asian countries. The researchers also explore the connection between trade liberalization and poverty reduction, using Asian countries as examples. They suggest that trade liberalization could help reduce poverty more effectively.