US Slams China’s WTO Compliance as Industry Groups Revolt

At a World Trade Organization hearing reviewing China's compliance with its commitments, a senior US trade official accused Beijing of targeting entire industrial sectors for global dominance while retaining a non-market economic system. Terry McCartin, Assistant US Trade Representative for China, Mongolia and Taiwan Affairs, said China's anticompetitive behaviour posed a major challenge to the global trading system. The hearing took place as industry groups in the US and elsewhere mount complaints against China's trade practices.

McCartin noted that after 25 years of WTO membership, China still... [raw story truncated]. The US has long argued that China's state-led economic model and subsidies violate the spirit of WTO rules, disadvantaging foreign competitors. Industry groups have echoed these concerns, filing complaints over issues ranging from intellectual property theft to forced technology transfer.

The criticism signals continued tensions between the world's two largest economies, with potential implications for global trade rules and supply chains. China has consistently rejected such accusations, insisting it complies with WTO obligations and that its development path is legitimate. The hearing's outcome could influence future WTO reforms and bilateral trade relations, with observers watching for any escalation in trade remedies or retaliatory measures.