WTO essays

WTO essays In what might become a key issue in the November election is Chinas entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO). In case you havent noticed the WTO has been a key issue over the past couple of months. Groups have been blaming the WTO for all the worlds problems. "The WTO is anti-(insert any item here)," is something that I can always chuckle at. However, I will concede this to anti-WTO groups, Chinas entry is something that needs to be carefully examined. Do we allow a murderous, corrupt, communist regime into the civilized worlds economic system? Reluctantly, I say yes. Chinas vast potential as an economic powerhouse has been noticed by outsiders for centuries. Just getting access to even ten percent is enough to send profits soaring. However, this comes with a high price tag. Chinas huge bureaucratic, centrally controlled government, has been ill equipped to handle foreign trade. Walk the streets of Bejing or any other major city and you will find an abundance of copied goods. Copies of Windows 98 or the latest CD can be found pirated by individuals, companies, or even the government with no royalties going to those who earned it. China has shown no interest in cracking down on this blatant violation of international trade laws. The Peoples "Liberation" Army has even undertaken profit adventures outside government control. Yet, would this change if they were allowed into the WTO? I believe it would and Ill explain later. We have been dealing with a regime that has killed millions of people for years now. China has a strict population control policy. Couples are limited to one child and many women are sterilized or forced to have abortions to maintain this policy. This shows a complete disregard for the sanctity of human life. This government crushed a peaceful demonstration of democratic activists in Tiannamen Square. The government crushes all dissent...