And these exchanges of views have proven very helpful in promoting mutual understanding between the two sides. We already signed the United Nations covenant on economic, social and cultural rights. And it is now waiting to be ratified by our National People's Congress. We intend to sign the convention on political and civil rights this fall. The WTO is a multilateral trading organization.
China is such a big market.
If China is left out, then the WTO is incomplete. China must be recognized as a developing country. China will only accede to the WTO as a developing member. When China is admitted into the WTO there should be a balance between our rights and obligations.