RESTRICTED WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
ORGANISATION MONDIALE DU COMMERCE
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DEL COMERCIOWT/ACC/CHN/28
18 July 2000
(00-2943)
Working Party on the
Accession of ChinaOriginal:  English/
anglais/
inglés
COMMUNICATION FROM CHINA
In preparation for the Working Party meeting to be held on 19-27 July 2000, the Chinese
delegation has submitted the following revised1 document on Information of State-Trading, dated
13 July 2000.2
Groupe de travail del'accession de la Chine
COMMUNICATION DE LA CHINE
En vue de la réunion du Groupe de travail qui aura lieu du 19 au 27 juillet 2000, la délégation
chinoise a communiqué le document révisé
1 ci-après concernant les renseignements sur le commerce
d'État, daté du 13 juillet 2000.2
Grupo de Trabajo sobre laAdhesión de China
COMUNICACIÓN DE CHINA
Para preparar la reunión del Grupo de Trabajo que se celebrará del 19 al 27 de julio de 2000,
la delegación china ha presentado el siguiente documento revisado
1, relativo a la información sobre
Comercio de Estado, de fecha 13 de julio de 2000.2
                                                     
1 Former version issued in document WT/ACC/CHN/20./L'ancienne version a été distribuée sous la
cote WT/ACC/CHN/20./ La versión anterior se publicó en el documento WT/ACC/CHN/20.
2 In English only./En anglais seulement./ En inglés solamente.WT/ACC/CHN/28
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INFORMATION OF STATE-TRADING
13 July 2000
China maintains enterprises covered by the provisions of Article XVII. The products listed in
the Annex 2a-1 and Annex 2a-2 in its Protocol are subject to state trading which is carried out by thefollowing corporations.
I. CHINA NATIONAL CHEMICAL IMPORT AND EXPORT CORPORATION
(SINOCHEM)
1. Reason and purpose
In order to ensure a stable supply of chemical fertilizer essential for domestic agricultural
production and prevent the commercial interests of the customers from being damaged by price
fluctuation, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) authorized
SINOCHEM to have the right to import chemical  fertilizer. For the same reason, MOFTEC also
authorized the company to have the right to import and export crude oil and processed oil.
With the further progress in reforming China's foreign trade regime, a considerable
percentage of China's importation of fertilizer, crude oil and processed oil is conducted by non-state
trading enterprises. At present, the foreign invest ed enterprises may import the products for their own
use. The enterprises in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) possessing right to trade may also import
the products for their own use. The enterprises engaged in processing trade could also import rawmaterials used in their production. The Chinese government has also committed to expand the
percentage of imports by non-state trading enterprises.
2. Description and function
As mentioned above, SINOCHEM is authorized to import chemical fertilizer and import and
export crude oil and processed oil. As a specialized trading company with rich experience and good
fame in foreign trade, SINOCHEM acts as a pure agent for domestic users or suppliers of the above-
mentioned products. The company negotiates import or export contracts with foreign suppliers or
buyers and charges an amount of commission for its services rendered as agreed upon between thecompany and its domestic clients. No import mark-up is charged by SINOCHEM. The export price is
also decided by domestic suppliers. Either the import quantity or export quantity is determined by
domestic users or suppliers. The company conducts its trading activities on the basis of on
commercial considerations.
3. Statistical information
Unit: million tons
Import 1997 1998 1999
Crude oil 1.88 3.97 1.97
Process oil 0.13 0.18 0.038
Chemical fertilizer 1.66 3.21 0.15
Export 1997 1998 1999
Crude oil 4.33 3.49 2.29
Process oil 0.46 0.20 0.12WT/ACC/CHN/28
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II. CHINA NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MEANS OF PRODUCTION GROUP
CORPORATION (CNAMPGC)
1. Reason and purpose
In order to ensure a stable supply of chemical fertilizer essential for domestic agricultural
production and prevent the commercial interests of the customers from being damaged by price
fluctuation, MOFTEC authorized CNAMPGC to ha ve the right to import chemical fertilizer.
With the further progress in reforming China's foreign trade regime, a considerable
percentage of China's importation of fertilizer is conducted by non-state trading enterprises. At
present, the foreign invested enterprises may impor t the products for their own use. The enterprises
the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) possessing right to trade may also import the products for their
own use. The enterprises engaged in processing trade could also import raw materials used in their
production. The Chinese government has also committed to expand the percentage of imports by non-
state trading enterprises.
2. Description and function
As mentioned above, CNAMPGC is authorized to import chemical fertilizer. As a specialized
trading company with rich experience and good fame  in foreign trade CNAMPGC acts as a pure agent
for domestic users of the products. The company negotiates import contracts with foreign suppliersand charges an amount of commission for its services rendered as agreed upon between the company
and its domestic clients. No import mark-up is charged by CNAMPGC. The import quantity is
determined by domestic users. The company conducts its trading activities on the basis of on
commercial considerations.
3. Statistical information
Unit: million tons
Import 1997 1998 1999
Chemical fertilizer * * 3.29
III. CHINA NATIONAL CEREALS, OILS AND FOODSTUFF IMPORT & EXPORT
CORPORATION (COFCO)
1. Reason and purpose
In order to ensure a stable supply of grain (including wheat and corn), soybean, sugar and
vegetable oil and prevent the commercial interests of the customers from being damaged by price
fluctuation, MOFTEC authorized COFCO to have  the import wheat, sugar and vegetable oil and
export corn and soybeans.
With the further progress in reforming China's foreign trade regime, a considerable
percentage of China's importation of the above-mentioned products is conducted by non-state trading
enterprises. At present, the foreign invested en terprises may import the products for their own use.
The enterprises the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) possessing right to trade may also import the
products for their own use. The enterprises enga ged in processing trade could also import raw
materials used in their production. The Chinese government has also committed to expand thepercentage of imports by non-state trading enterprises.WT/ACC/CHN/28
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2. Description and function
As mentioned above, COFCO is authorized to import wheat, sugar and vegetable oil and
export corn and soybeans. As a specialized tradin g company with rich experience and good fame in
foreign trade, COFCO acts as a pure agent for domestic users or suppliers of the above-mentionedproducts. The company negotiates import or export contracts with foreign suppliers or buyers and
charges an amount of commission for its services rendered as agreed upon between the company and
its domestic clients. No import mark-up is charged by COFCO. Export price is also fixed by domestic
suppliers. Either the import quantity or export quantity is fixed by domestic users or suppliers. The
company conducts its trading activities on the basis of on commercial considerations..
3. Statistical information
Unit: million tons
Import 1997 1998 1999
Wheat 0.59 0.89 0.25
Sugar 0.11 0.092 0.0998
Vegetable oil 0.19 0.28 0.299
Export 1997 1998 1999
Corn 3.63 2.58 2.37
Soybeans 0.10 0.08 0.10
IV. CHINA NATIONAL TEXTILES IMPORT & EXPORT CORPORATION (CHINATEX)
1. Reason and purpose
In order to ensure a stable supply of cotton and prevent the commercial interests of the
customers from being damaged by price fluctuati on, MOFTEC authorized CHINATEX to have the
right to import and export cotton.
With the further progress in reforming China's foreign trade regime, a considerable
percentage of China's importation of cotton is conducted by non-state trading enterprises. At present,
the foreign invested enterprises may import the produc ts for their own use. The enterprises the Special
Economic Zones (SEZs) possessing right to trade may also import the products for their own use. The
enterprises engaged in processing trade could also import raw materials used in their production. The
Chinese government has also committed to expand the percentage of imports by non-state trading
enterprises.
2. Description and function
As mentioned above, CHINATEX is authorized to import and export cotton. As a specialized
trading company with rich experience and good fame in foreign trade CHINATEX acts as a pure
agent for domestic users or suppliers of the above-mentioned products. The company negotiates
import or export contracts with foreign suppliers or buyers and charges an amount of commission for
its services as agreed upon between the compan y and its domestic clients. No import mark-up is
charged by CHINATEX. Export price is also fixed by domestic suppliers. Either the import quantity
or export quantity is fixed by domestic users or suppliers. The company chooses foreign suppliers or
buyers based on commercial considerations.WT/ACC/CHN/28
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3. Statistical information
Import 1997 1998 1999
Cotton 947 tons 0 0
Export 1997 1998 1999
Cotton 413 tons 45,000 tons 238,000 tons
Raw cotton fabric 88,000 m282,000 m2104,000 m2
V. CHINA NATIONAL TOBACCO IMPORT & EXPORT CORPORATION (CTC)
1. Reason and purpose
In order to alleviate the adverse effect of tobacco and its products on the public health, the
State Administration on Tobacco Monopoly authorized CTC to be the sole importer of tobacco and its
products in accordance with the Law of the People's Republic of China on Tobacco Monopoly.
2. Description and function
CTC may import the above-mentioned products on behalf of domestic users. In such cases it
negotiates import contracts with foreign suppliers and charges an amount of commission for its
services rendered as agreed upon between the company and the domestic users. No import mark-up is
charged by the company and the import quantity is fixed by domestic users. Foreign suppliers are
chosen by the company based on commercial considerations. The company also imports theseproducts on its own, in which case the domestic selling price of the product concerned is determined
by such factors as import price, customs duty and a reasonable profit while the import quantity is
determined by factors including marketability of the product.
3. Statistical information
Import 1997 1998 1999
Tobacco 12000 tons 4000 tons 7000 tons
VI. CHINA NATIONAL METALS AND MINERALS IMPORT & EXPORT CORPORATION
(MINMETAL)
1. Reason and purpose
In order to ensure sustainable exploitation of mineral resources and to preserve environment,
MOFTEC authorized MINMETAL to have th e right to export tungsten ores, ammonium
paratungstate, tungsten products, an timony products and antimony oxides.
2. Description and functionAs mentioned above, the company is authorized to export the above-mentioned products. As a
specialized trading company with rich experience a nd good fame in foreign trade it acts as a pure
agent for domestic suppliers of these products. The company negotiates export contracts with foreign
buyers and charges an amount of commission for its services as agreed upon between the company
and its domestic clients. Both export quantity and export prices are fixed by domestic suppliers. The
company chooses foreign buyers based on commercial considerations.WT/ACC/CHN/28
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3. Statistical information
Unit: tons
Export 1997 1998 1999
tungsten ores 413 105 44
ammonium paratungstate 8000 7000 6000
tungsten products 5000 7000 8000
antimony products 18,000 12,000 25,000
antimony oxides. 16,000 15,000 20,000
VII. CHINA NATIONAL SILK IMPORT & EXPORT CORPORATION
1. Reason and purpose
Because silk and greig are traditional commodities peculiar to China and have a  long-
standing good reputation in the world, MOFTEC authorized China National Silk Import & Export
Corporation to export silk and greig.
2. Description and function
As mentioned above, the company is authorized to export silk and greig. As a specialized
trading company with rich experience and good fame  in foreign trade it acts as a pure agent for
domestic suppliers of the above-mentioned products. The company negotiates export contracts with
foreign buyers and charges an amount of commission for its services as agreed upon between the
company and its domestic clients. Both export price and export quantity are fixed by domesticsuppliers. The company chooses foreign buyers based on commercial considerations.
3. Statistical information
Export 1997 1998 1999
Greig 13,000 meters 45,000 meters 238,000 meters
Silk 22,000 tons 18,000 tons 24,000 tons
VIII. CHINA NATIONAL NON-FERROUS IMPORT & EXPORT CORPORATION
1. Reason and purpose
In order to ensure sustainable exploration of mineral resources and to preserve environment,
MOFTEC authorized China Nationa l Non-ferrous Import & Export Corporation to export tungsten
ores, ammonium paratungstate, tungsten products , antimony products and antimony oxides, along
with Minmetal.
2. Description and function
As mentioned above, the company is authorized export the above-mentioned products. As a
specialized trading company with rich experience a nd good fame in foreign trade it acts as a pure
agent for domestic suppliers of the above-mentioned products. The company negotiates export
contracts with foreign buyers and charges an amount of commission for its services rendered as
agreed upon between the company and its domestic clients.  Both export price and export quantity arefixed by domestic users or suppliers. The company chooses foreign buyers based on commercial
considerations.WT/ACC/CHN/28
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3. Statistical information
Unit: tons
Export 1997 1998 1999
tungsten ores 388 86 36
ammonium paratungstate 7000 6000 5000
tungsten products 4000 6000 6000
antimony products 14,000 10,000 20,000
antimony oxides. 13,000 13,000 17,000
IX. CHINA NATIONAL UNITED OIL CORPORATION
1. Reason and purpose
In order to ensure a stable supply of crude oil and processed oil and prevent the commercial
interests of the customers from being damaged by price fluctuation, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and
Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) authorized China National United Oil Corporation to have the
right to import crude oil and processed oil.
With the further progress in reforming China's foreign trade regime, a considerable
percentage of China's importation of crude oil and processed oil is conducted by non-state trading
enterprises. At present, the foreign invested en terprises may import the products for their own use.
The enterprises the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) possessing right to trade may also import the
products for their own use. The enterprises enga ged in processing trade could also import raw
materials used in their production. The Chinese government has also committed to expand thepercentage of imports by non-state trading enterprises.
2. Description and functionAs mentioned above, the company is authorized to import and export crude oil and processed
oil. As a specialized trading company with rich ex perience and good fame in foreign trade it acts as
pure agent for domestic users or suppliers of the above-mentioned products. The company negotiates
import or export contracts with foreign suppliers or buyers and charges an amount of commission for
its services as agreed upon between the compan y and its domestic clients. No import mark-up is
charged by the company. Export price is also fixed by domestic suppliers. Either the import quantityor export quantity is fixed by domestic users or suppliers. The company conducts its trading activities
on the basis of on commercial considerations.
3. Statistical information
Unit: million tons
Import 1997 1998 1999
Crude oil 0.23 0.47 1.69
Process oil 0.24 0.19 0.10
Export 1997 1998 1999
Crude oil 9.75 7.84 5.13
Process oil 1.03 0.44 0.27WT/ACC/CHN/28
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X. CHINA INTERNATIONAL UNITED PETROLEUM & CHEMICALS CORPORATION
1. Reason and purpose
In order to ensure a stable supply of crude oil and processed oil and prevent the commercial
interests of the customers from being damaged by price fluctuation, MOFTEC authorized China
International United Petroleum & Chemicals Corporation to have the right to import and export crude
oil and processed oil.
With the further progress in reforming China's foreign trade regime, a considerable
percentage of China's importation of crude oil and processed oil is conducted by non-state trading
enterprises. At present, the foreign invested en terprises may import the products for their own use.
The enterprises the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) possessing right to trade may also import the
products for their own use. The enterprises enga ged in processing trade could also import raw
materials used in their production. The Chinese government has also committed to expand the
percentage of imports by non-state trading enterprises.
2. Description and function
As mentioned above, the company is authorized to import and export crude oil and processed
oil. As a specialized trading company with rich expe rience and good fame in foreign trade it acts as a
pure agent for domestic users or suppliers of the above-mentioned products. The company negotiates
import or export contracts with foreign suppliers or buyers and charges an amount of commission for
its services rendered as agreed upon between the company and its domestic clients. No import mark-up is charged by the company. Export price is also fixed by domestic suppliers. Either the import
quantity or export quantity is fixed by domestic users or suppliers. The company conducts its trading
activities on the basis of on commercial considerations.
3. Statistical information
Unit: million tons
Import 1997 1998 1999
Crude oil 14.61 10.51 18.77
Process oil 1.53 0.34 0.14
Export 1997 1998 1999
Crude oil 7.58 6.10 3.40
Process oil 0.8 0.34 0.21
XI. CHINA LIANGFENG CEREALS IMPORT AND EXPORT CORPORATION
1. Reason and purpose
In order to ensure a stable supply of vegetable oil, corn and soybeans and prevent the
commercial interests of the customers from bein g damaged by price fluctuation, MOFTEC authorized
China Liangfeng Cereals Import and Export Corporation to have the right to import vegetable oil and
export corn and soybeans.
With the further progress in reforming China's foreign trade regime, a considerable
percentage of China's importation of the above-mentioned products is conducted by non-state tradingenterprises. At present, the foreign invested en terprises may import the products for their own use.
The enterprises the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) possessing right to trade may also import the
products for their own use. The enterprises enga ged in processing trade could also import rawWT/ACC/CHN/28
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materials used in their production. The Chinese government has also committed to expand the
percentage of imports by non-state trading enterprises.
2. Description and function
As mentioned above, the company is authorized to import vegetable oil and export corn and
soybeans. As a specialized trading company with ri ch experience and good fame in foreign trade it
acts as a pure agent for domestic users or suppliers of the above-mentioned products. The company
negotiates import or export contracts with foreign suppliers or buyers and charges an amount of
commission for its services rendered as agreed upon between the company and its domestic clients.
No import mark-up is charged by the company. Export price is also fixed by domestic suppliers.
Either the import quantity or export quantity is fixed by domestic users or suppliers. The companychooses foreign suppliers or buyers based on commercial considerations.
3. Statistical information
Unit: million tons
Import 1997 1998 1999
Vegetable oil 0.14 0.31 0.73
Export 1997 1998 1999
Corn 2.97 2.11 1.94
Soybeans 0.8 0.7 0.8
XII. CHINA NATIONAL COAL INDUSTRY IMPORT & EXPORT CORPORATION
1. Reasons and purpose
In order to ensure sustainable exploitation of mineral resources and to preserve environment,
MOFTEC authorized China National Coal Industry Import & Export Corporation to have the right to
export coal.
2. Description and functionAs mentioned above, the company is authorized export coal. As a specialized trading
company with rich experience and good fame in foreign trade it acts as a pure agent for domestic
suppliers of the above-mentioned product. The company negotiates export contracts with foreign
buyers and charges an amount of commission for its services as agreed upon between the company
and its domestic clients. Both export price and export quantity are fixed by domestic suppliers. The
company chooses foreign suppliers or buyers based on commercial considerations.
3. Statistical information
Unit: million tons
Export 1997 1998 1999
Coal 264.3 280 374.1WT/ACC/CHN/28
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XIII. CHINA NATIONAL NATIVE PRODUCTS AND ANIMAL BY-PRODUCT IMPORT &
EXPORT CORPORATION
1. Reason and purpose
In order to ensure a stable supply of vegetable oil and tea and prevent the commercial
interests of the customers from being damaged by price fluctuation, MOFTEC authorized China
National Native Products and Animal By-product Import & Export Corporation to have the right to
import vegetable oil and export tea.
Since tea is a traditional Chinese commodity w ith long-standing good reputation in the world,
MOFTEC authorized China National Native Prod ucts and Animal By-product Import & Export
Corporation to have the right to export tea
2. Description and function
As mentioned above, the company is authorized to import vegetable oil and export tea. As a
specialized trading company with rich experience a nd good fame in foreign trade it acts as a pure
agent for domestic users or suppliers of the above-mentioned products. The company negotiates
import or export contracts with foreign suppliers or buyers and charges an amount of commission for
its services as agreed upon between the company and its domestic clients. No import mark-up ischarged by the company. Export price is also fixed by domestic suppliers. Either the import quantity
or export quantity is fixed by domestic users or suppliers. The company chooses foreign suppliers or
buyers based on commercial considerations.
3. Statistical information
Unit: tons
Import 1997 1998 1999
Vegetable oil 15,000 48,000 196,000
Export 1997 1998 1999
Tea 12,000 15,000 17,000
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