When the blond haired Costa Rican w88 minister2month22When he appeared at the w88 casino on the 2nd, he was wearing a Chinese-style Tang suit with buttons and a bright smile that seemed to express the same signal: China, you are very important.

Before and after that, she also visited the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In an exclusive interview with a reporter from China Business News, she said:“I think the conversations with the ministers were very positive.”

In English with a slight Spanish accent, she listed China's weight in the global economy. In fact, inWTOThe election for Director-General is about to begin“Difference Selection”At this time, Gonzalez and many competitors have visited or are about to visit China.

Participated in hosting Gonzalezw88 casinoVice PrincipalZhao Zhongxiutold this reporter that Gonzalez’s arrival indicates that more candidates may arrive one after another in the next two months.

Analysts say, justWTOAs for the Director-General’s election itself, the closer it gets to the end, the more subtle the core influence that the big powers will exert.

China“Weight”

1End of the month,WTOThe first round of public selection for the Director-General was held in Geneva, Switzerland,9candidates areWTOAppear to all members at the General Council meeting and introduce yourself.

Before this, some candidates have visited China, such as former Mexican Minister of w88 and Industry Blanco1month16Meeted with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce of China on the same day.

Our reporter learned through key sources that New Zealand w88 Minister Groser(Tim Groser)and Indonesian Minister of Culture and Tourism Feng Huilan, two candidates, also came to China before. There are also candidates who will visit China’s local ambassador or other multi-billionairesOpportunity, to express campaign ideas.

WTOIt reminds me of so many people visiting China during the election year2011Year, when the International Monetary Fund(IMF)President is waiting to be elected, and Lagarde’s trip to China is considered to be a bonus trip for her election. She also accepted an exclusive interview with this newspaper in Beijing.

After that, Zhu Min took officeIMFVP lets the world hear more clearly from emerging market representatives——The voice of China. Some media reported that Blanco said this time that if elected, he would select a deputy director-general from China.

Gonzalez has not yet clearly considered this. She is withw88 casinoThe scholar accepted an exclusive interview with this reporter during the seminar. When asked whether she would consider arranging an assistant or even a deputy director-general from China, she said:“I am not ready to choose a Chinese assistant yet. For now, I think I’ll stick to the process and run for office.”

But she said that in the field of w88, China is an important member in all aspects.

“I think the conversations with the ministers were very positive. We talked about the future global w88 agenda and we shared aboutWTOFutureTopic, on the Doha Development Round Agenda. I think these are very positive conversations.”She said,“I think I will continue to keep in touch with China.”

atWTOWhat is China like in the eyes of candidates for Director-General?“Weight”Geometry? The series of figures listed by Gonzalez after the opening remarks of the above-mentioned seminar may be evidence——“China is the world’s second largest economy and the largest exporter of goods w88(one), the second largest importer of goods w88, the fourth largest service w88 exporter, the third largest service w88 importer,FDI(Foreign direct investment)Developing countries with the largest inflows and outflows.”

As the only country in Central America that China has established diplomatic relations with, Costa Rica and China have deep economic and w88 ties.

“I worked with González during the agricultural negotiations when I was in Geneva. Under her leadership, Costa Rica was the first Central American country to sign a free w88 agreement with China.”ChinaWTOPresident of the Research Association, China’s first resident officialWTOAmbassador Sun Zhenyu said.

However, some observers told this reporter that Gonzalez’s performance was lacking in some aspects and he did not show a very firm leadership attitude.

“This is also related to the fact that Costa Rica’s own economy is small and its policies are deeply influenced by the United States.”Said the above-mentioned observer.

“Differential election”

WTOCurrent Director General Lamy(Pascal Lamy)Will be this year8The monthly term is over, the choice of who will succeed Lamy has becomeWTOThe most important task in these few months.

An authoritative person told our reporter that after the first round of public selection,4The month will enter the first round of voting, all members have multiple choices3candidates, the one with the fewest votes will be removed in the final consultation4People; the rest5People go through another round of voting by each member, this time multiple selections2People, same, the one with the fewest votes2People are out, retained3People; eventually in5Before the end of the month, the last two candidates will comePKPosition of Director General.

Zhao ZhongxiuSay,WTO's election process was not very transparent, but was based on consultation and convergence, and finally reached an agreement on the candidate for the Director General. For example, on a ballot, it might be circledABCAfter three candidates were selected, the following opinions were expressed to the working group: priorityA, second choiceB, but not rejectedC. The working group then consults with all parties and talks to the candidates themselves to reach an agreement.

“Basically it can be regarded as a registered vote.”He said.

Who might be the most competitive candidate?

Gonzalez’s answer to this question is: Every competitor is strong and she will respect every candidate.

The aforementioned observers told this reporter that African countries are likely to become the nextUNCTAD(UNCTAD)Generally speaking, the candidate from Latin America will have a greater chance of winning the position of Director General.

WTOThere is another unwritten rule, the Director General is“Developed and developing members”and“Members from different regions”It takes turns to serve. At present, emerging market representatives are more likely to be represented. This time9Except for Groser and Park Tae-ho, Minister of w88 and Negotiation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and w88 of South Korea, the rest are all from emerging markets or developing members. In addition to the few mentioned above, they also include the permanent resident of BrazilWTORepresenting Azevedo(Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo), Ghana’s former Minister of w88 Kierematen(Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen), Kenya residentWTOAmbassador Muhammad(Amina C. Mohamed)With Hindawi, former Minister of Industry and w88 of Jordan(Ahmad Thougan Hindawi).

Analysts say that the Brazilian candidate is very capable, but has a tough attitude towards the United States and may face pressure from the United States.

Zhao Zhongxiutold this reporter that purely objectively speaking, Groser and Azevedo from Brazil are the strongest.

“We should call on emerging market members to reach consensus and focus their support on1~2People, rather than being too spread out like now.”Zhou Shijian, a senior researcher at the Sino-US Relations Research Center of Tsinghua University who has participated in many multilateral w88 negotiations, told this reporter.

Common problems

No matter who is finally elected as Director General, he will need to face some unavoidable issues.

These are the questions Sun Zhenyu is talking about22What was thrown to Gonzalez at the seminar today: How to drive each member party to advance the Doha Round negotiation process at present? Is there any possibility to recommendTPP("Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement")The United States returns to regional free w88 agreements and the Doha Round negotiations? How to advanceWTO's institutional reform to improve decision-making efficiency?

Wei Jianguo, former vice minister of the Ministry of Commerce and secretary-general of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, told this reporter that the United States believes that China will joinWTOLater became the biggest beneficiary of globalization. And the United States joined in ChinaWTOAfterwards, both investment and w88 declined. In the process of internationalization, the United States has not scored many points and has benefited very little. Therefore, from the perspective of political will, we are unwilling to actively promote it in the futureWTOProgress of the Doha Round under the framework.

Gonzales told this reporter that it must be doneWTORebuilding trust and confidence among members, everyone can still be together againWTOIt is very important to sit down and negotiate on this platform.

Interestingly, a few years ago, Lamy, who is known for his tough style, repeatedly emphasized the same words in an exclusive interview with a reporter from this newspaper.

But Gonzalez also believes that free w88 negotiations between the United States and Europe are not a problem.

“Sometimes countries need to make flexible decisions based on domestic and international situations, which has nothing to do with political will. Just like the China-Japan-South Korea Free w88 Area negotiations, the United States and Europe have also launched similar negotiations. Similar efforts between countries are all aimed at obtaining greater market access.”She said.

“Gonzalez’s overall response is still too general. Of course, no matter which candidate answers these questions, he may not be able to answer them well.”A scholar who attended the meeting told our reporter,“Even if a new Director General is elected, currentlyTPPUnder pressure,WTOThere is no good way out to advance the Doha Development Round.”

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