《WTO法试卷2》.doc

2008级 WTO法 课程试题（A卷） 题号 一 二 三 四 五 总分 分数 合分人： 复查人： I. Explain the Following Terms: （每题分，共 2分） 1．2．umping: 3．Quota4．ree Trade Zone: II. Tell the Main Idea of this Passage: （15分） Any state or customs territory having full autonomy in the conduct of its trade policies may join the WTO, but WTO members must agree on the terms. Broadly speaking the application goes through four stages: First, tell us about yourself. The government applying for membership has to describe all aspects of its trade and economic policies relative to WTO agreements. This is submitted to the WTO in a memorandum which is examined by the working party dealing with the country’s application. These working parties are open to all WTO members. Second, work out with us individually what you have to offer. When the working party has made sufficient progress on principles and policies, parallel bilateral talks begin between the prospective new member and individual countries. They are bilateral because different countries have different trading interests. These talks cover tariff rates and specific market access commitments, and other policies in goods and services. The new member’s commitments are to apply equally to all WTO members under normal non-discrimination rules, even though they are negotiated bilaterally. Third, let’s draft membership terms. Once the working party has completed its examination of the applicant’s trade regime, and the parallel bilateral market access negotiations are complete, the working party finalizes the terms of accession. These appear in a report, a draft membership treaty and lists (schedules) of the member-to-be’s commitments. Finally, “the decision”. The final package, consisting of the report, protocol and lists of commitments, is presented to the WTO General Council or the Ministerial Conference. If a two-thirds majority of WTO members vote in favor, the applicant is free to sign the protocol and to accede to the or