Council for Trade in Services - Special Session - Communication from Hong Kong China, Japan, Mexico, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, and United States - Joint Statement o[...]ations on Audiovisual Services

World Trade Organization TN/S/W/49 30 June 2005 (05-2836) Council for Trade in Services Special Session Original: English Communication from Hong Kong China, Japan, Mexico, THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU, and United States Joint Statement on the Negotiations on Audiovisual Services The following communication dated, 30 June 2005, from the delegations of Hong Kong China, Japan, Mexico, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, and United States is being circulated to Members of the Council for Trade in Services. _______________ Audiovisual services, like all services under the GATS, are an integral part of the services negotiations. They play a valuable role in supporting national economies and international trade, especially in developing countries. Trade rules that promote transparency and stability can further open significant regional and global opportunities for exchanges