December 11, 2004 marked the 3rd anniversary of China's entry to
the World Trade Organization (WTO). In those three years, the
Chinese government fulfilled all its undertakings, drastically
reducing import tariffs, canceling non-tariff measures, and
liberalizing foreign trade, all the while perfecting its law system
and investment environment. Some 2,300 laws and regulations
relating to trade in goods, services and intellectual property
rights and investment were reviewed, resulting in the abolition of
over 830 and revision of over 320. In February 2004, Chinese
permanent Ambassador to WTO Sun Zhenyu led the Chinese delegation
to participate in the G20 2nd round of talks on agricultural
negotiation and other subjects in Geneva. In March 2004, Ambassador
Sun Zhenyu attended the 21st Formal Special Session of the WTO
Committee on Agriculture and took part in the G20 senior officials'
activities. Sun Zhenyu also met with trade negotiators from the US,
Japan, India, and Finland on appointment. China was invited to the
WTO African Regional Workshop on Cotton in Cotonou, Benin in March
2004.