E-commerce Elements for MC11

COMMUNICATION FROM CHINA

The following communication, dated 18 October 2017, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of China.

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WTO Members, based on the existing mandate, have conducted lively and valuable discussions on e-commerce under the auspices of the General Council and its relevant subsidiary bodies since MC10. Members generally recognize the importance of such discussions under the WTO framework, and acknowledge both the opportunities and challenges incurred from e-commerce for the trade growth and economic progress of Members at different development stages.