The article discusses how China joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) could impact the organization's strength and relationships with Western countries. The researchers explore the concept of "systems friction" between China and Western trading partners due to differences in economic structures. They question whether China's WTO accession will reduce tension, strengthen the WTO, or have mixed effects. The study aims to understand how China's entry into the WTO could affect global trade dynamics and the organization's ability to govern effectively.