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What's the World Trade Organization?
The World Trade Organization, or WTO, is an international group that helps global trade flow smoothly. It sets rules for trade between countries and tries to lower barriers like tariffs. China joining the WTO in 2001, under Zhu Rongji's guidance, was a huge step. It opened up China's economy to the world and boosted its growth significantly.
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