Council for Trade in Goods - Transitional Review Mechanism in Connection With Paragraph 18 of the Protocol on the Accession of the People's Republic of China - Communication from the European Communities

World Trade Organization G/C/W/502 23 November 2004 (04-5090) Council for Trade in Goods Original: English TRANSITIONAL REVIEW MECHANISM IN CONNECTION WITH PARAGRAPH 18 OF THE PROTOCOL ON THE ACCESSION OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Communication from the European Communities The following communication, dated 22 November 2004, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of the European Communities. _______________ The EC welcomes progress made by China in the implementation of many of its commitments under its Accession Protocol. It has noted a positive trend in informing foreign parties and the industry ahead of introducing legislation and encourages China to continue this practice. It also notes with satisfaction the setting up of bilateral dialogues on various topics that allow for increased sharing of views and experience early in the process of reform and legislative drafting, and should help avoid the creation of obstacles t