1. Chinese Premier Li Qiang has declared that China will no longer seek special treatment under the World Trade Organization's provisions for developing nations.
2. This decision was made during Li's visit to the United States for the UN General Assembly, where he addressed a related meeting on Tuesday.
3. The move is perceived as an attempt by China to increase its influence among emerging and developing countries (the Global South), emphasizing its commitment to free trade and the multilateral trade system.
2. This decision was made during Li's visit to the United States for the UN General Assembly, where he addressed a related meeting on Tuesday.
3. The move is perceived as an attempt by China to increase its influence among emerging and developing countries (the Global South), emphasizing its commitment to free trade and the multilateral trade system.
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Summary
Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced at the UN General Assembly that China will no longer seek special treatment under WTO provisions for developing nations. This decision is perceived as an effort to boost influence among Global South countries, signaling a commitment to free trade and multilateral