The process of China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) is considered to be one of the toughest challenges faced by any country. Denied the status of a developing economy because of pressure from the US, the European Union and Japan, it has had to make commitments to cut...

The paper examines the policies and the structural adjustments went through in China to integrate the textiles sector with world trading system. Entry into WTO secured more opportunities for export growth and increased employment at home. The sector has witnessed many challenges in terms of...

It is argued that a rule-based, transparent and predictable multilateral trading regime under the WTO is beneficial for developing and other transitional economies. As world economy is progressing, joining the WTO becomes a good bet for them who are still outside the system. Many developing and...

Internationalization of developing economies is currently a significant feature of the world economy. This has been possible, apart from trade, due to investment. This paper examined whether foreign direct investment inflows (FDI) can be an instrument for South Asian cooperation leading to...