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CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by China Addendum
Date: 16 September 2011
Document codes: WT/DS363/17/Add.8
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 5.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS
AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

Status Report by China

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 14 Septem ber 2011, from the delegation of China to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS363)

 China submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 At its meeting on 19 January 2010, the DSB a dopted the Appellate Body report and the panel
report, as modified by the Appellate Body report on China — Measures Affecting Trading Rights and
Distribution Services for Certain Publications and Audiovisual Entertainment Products (WT/DS363).
On 18 February 2010, China informed the DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations
and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. On 12 July 2010, China and the
United States informed the DSB that they had agreed that the reasonable period of time for China to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DS B shall be 14 months from the date of adoption
of the Appellate Body and panel reports.

 China made tremendous efforts to implement the DSB's rulings and recommendations, and so
far has completed amendments to mo st measures at issue, including Regulations on the Management
of Publications , Regulations on the Management of Audiovisual Products , and Provisions on the
Administration of the Publications Market . The draft amendment to Catalogue of Industries for
Guiding Foreign Investment has been published for public comment. This fully demonstrates the
sincerity of Chinese Government to implement the rulings and recommendations of the DSB.

 China believes that this matter will be resolv ed properly through joint efforts and mutual
cooperations by relevant parties.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by China Addendum
Date: 14 October 2011
Document codes: WT/DS363/17/Add.9
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 5.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS
AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

Status Report by China

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 13 October 2011, from the delegation of China to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS363)

 China submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 At its meeting on 19 January 2010, the DSB a dopted the Appellate Body report and the panel
report, as modified by the Appellate Body report on China — Measures Affecting Trading Rights and
Distribution Services for Certain Publications and Audiovisual Entertainment Products (WT/DS363).
On 18 February 2010, China informed the DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations
and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. On 12 July 2010, China and the
United States informed the DSB that they had agreed that the reasonable period of time for China to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DS B shall be 14 months from the date of adoption
of the Appellate Body and panel reports.

 China made tremendous efforts to implement the DSB's rulings and recommendations, and so
far has completed amendments to mo st measures at issue, including Regulations on the Management
of Publications , Regulations on the Management of Audiovisual Products , and Provisions on the
Administration of the Publications Market . The draft amendment to Catalogue of Industries for
Guiding Foreign Investment has been published for public comment. This fully demonstrates the
sincerity of Chinese Government to implement the rulings and recommendations of the DSB.

 China believes that this matter will be resolv ed properly through joint efforts and mutual
cooperations by relevant parties.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by China Addendum
Date: 8 November 2011
Document codes: WT/DS363/17/Add.10
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 5.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS
AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

Status Report by China

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 7 November 2011, from the delegation of China to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS363)

 China submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 At its meeting on 19 January 2010, the DSB a dopted the Appellate Body report and the panel
report, as modified by the Appellate Body report on China — Measures Affecting Trading Rights and
Distribution Services for Certain Publications and Audiovisual Entertainment Products (WT/DS363).
On 18 February 2010, China informed the DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations
and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matte r. On 12 July 2010, China and the United States
informed the DSB that they had agreed that the re asonable period of time for China to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB shall be 14 months from the date of adoption of the
Appellate Body and panel reports.

 China made tremendous efforts to implement the DSB's rulings and recommendations, and so
far has completed amendments to mo st measures at issue, including Regulations on the Management
of Publications , Regulations on the Management of Audiovisual Products , and Provisions on the
Administration of the Publications Market . The draft amendment to Catalogue of Industries for
Guiding Foreign Investment has been published for public comment. This fully demonstrates the
sincerity of Chinese Government to implement the rulings and recommendations of the DSB.

 China believes that this matter will be resolv ed properly through joint efforts and mutual
cooperations by relevant parties.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by China Addendum
Date: 9 December 2011
Document codes: WT/DS363/17/Add.11
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 5.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS
AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

Status Report by China

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 December 2011, from the delegation of China to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS363)

 China submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 At its meeting on 19 January 2010, the DSB a dopted the Appellate Body report and the panel
report, as modified by the Appellate Body report on China — Measures Affecting Trading Rights and
Distribution Services for Certain Publications and Audiovisual Entertainment Products (WT/DS363).
On 18 February 2010, China informed the DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations
and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matte r. On 12 July 2010, China and the United States
informed the DSB that they had agreed that the re asonable period of time for China to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB shall be 14 months from the date of adoption of the
Appellate Body and panel reports.

 China made tremendous efforts to implement the DSB's rulings and recommendations, and so
far has completed amendments to mo st measures at issue, including Regulations on the Management
of Publications , Regulations on the Management of Audiovisual Products , and Provisions on the
Administration of the Publications Market . The draft amendment to Catalogue of Industries for
Guiding Foreign Investment has been published for public comment. This fully demonstrates the
sincerity of Chinese Government to implement the rulings and recommendations of the DSB.

 China believes that this matter will be resolv ed properly through joint efforts and mutual
cooperation by relevant parties.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by China Addendum
Date: 10 January 2012
Document codes: WT/DS363/17/Add.12
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 5.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS
AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

Status Report by China

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 9 January 2012, from the delegation of China to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS363)

 China submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 At its meeting on 19 January 2010, the DSB a dopted the Appellate Body report and the panel
report, as modified by the Appellate Body report on China — Measures Affecting Trading Rights and
Distribution Services for Certain Publications and Audiovisual Entertainment Products (WT/DS363).
On 18 February 2010, China informed the DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations
and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matte r. On 12 July 2010, China and the United States
informed the DSB that they had agreed that the re asonable period of time for China to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB shall be 14 months from the date of adoption of the
Appellate Body and panel reports.

 China made tremendous efforts to implement the DSB's rulings and recommendations, and so
far has completed amendments to mo st measures at issue, including Regulations on the Management
of Publications , Regulations on the Management of Audiovisual Products , and Provisions on the
Administration of the Publications Market and Catalogue of Industries for Guiding Foreign
Investment. This fully demonstrates the sincerity of Chinese Government to implement the rulings and
recommendations of the DSB.

 China believes that this matter will be resolv ed properly through joint efforts and mutual
cooperation by relevant parties.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by China Addendum
Date: 10 February 2012
Document codes: WT/DS363/17/Add.13
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 5.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS
AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

Status Report by China

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 9 February 2012, from the delegation of China to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS363)

 China submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 At its meeting on 19 January 2010, the DSB a dopted the Appellate Body report and the panel
report, as modified by the Appellate Body report on China — Measures Affecting Trading Rights and
Distribution Services for Certain Publications and Audiovisual Entertainment Products (WT/DS363).
On 18 February 2010, China informed the DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations
and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matte r. On 12 July 2010, China and the United States
informed the DSB that they had agreed that the re asonable period of time for China to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB shall be 14 months from the date of adoption of the
Appellate Body and panel reports.

 China made tremendous efforts to implement the rulings and recommendations of the DSB,
and has completed amendments to most measures at issue, including Regulations on the Management
of Publications , Regulations on the Management of Audiovisual Products , Provisions on the
Administration of the Publications Market and Catalogue of Industries for Guiding Foreign
Investment. This fully demonstrates the sincerity of Chinese Government to implement the rulings and
recommendations of the DSB.

 China believes that this matter will be resolv ed properly through joint efforts and mutual
cooperation by relevant parties.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by China Addendum
Date: 13 March 2012
Document codes: WT/DS363/17/Add.14
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 5.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS
AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

Status Report by China

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 12 March 2012, from the delegation of China to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS363)

 China submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 At its meeting on 19 January 2010, the DSB a dopted the Appellate Body report and the Panel
Report, as modified by the Appellate Body Report on China — Measures Affecting Trading Rights
and Distribution Services for Certain Publicatio ns and Audiovisual Entertainment Products
(WT/DS363). On 18 February 2010, China informed the DSB of its intention to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. On 12 July 2010, China and
the United States informed the DSB that they had ag reed that the reasonable period of time for China
to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB shall be 14 months from the date of
adoption of the Appellate Body and panel reports.

 China has taken necessary measures to implem ent the recommendations and rulings of the
DSB. These measures include the repeal or expiry of

- Measures for Administration of Foreign -Invested Book, Periodical and Newspaper
Distribution Enterprises,
- Measures for Administration of Sino-foreign Distribution Contractual Joint Ventures of
Audiovisual Products,
- Provisions on the Administration of Publishing Electronic Publications, etc.

and the amendments to
- Regulations on the Management of Publications,
- Regulations on the Management of Audiovisual Products,
- Provisions on the Administration of the Publications Market,
- Catalogue of Industries for Guiding Foreign Investment,
- Measures for Administration of Subscription of Imported Publications by Subscribers,
- Measures on the Administration of Importation of Audiovisual Products,
- Several Opinions of the Ministry of Culture on Development and Administration of Network
Music, etc.
Through those steps, China has ensured full implementation of the DSB's recommendations and
rulings, except those concerning film for theatrical release.

 As regard to the measures concerning film fo r theatrical release, China had been discussing
with the United States and recently arrived at an agre ement toward resolving the matter. It would be
signed soon and notified to the DSB.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by China Addendum
Date: 13 April 2012
Document codes: WT/DS363/17/Add.15
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 5.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS
AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

Status Report by China

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 12 April 2012, from the delegation of China to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS363)

 China submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 At its meeting on 19 January 2010, the DSB a dopted the Appellate Body report and the Panel
Report, as modified by the Appellate Body Report on China — Measures Affecting Trading Rights
and Distribution Services for Certain Publicatio ns and Audiovisual Entertainment Products
(WT/DS363). On 18 February 2010, China informed the DSB of its intention to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. On 12 July 2010, China and
the United States informed the DSB that they had ag reed that the reasonable period of time for China
to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB shall be 14 months from the date of
adoption of the Appellate Body and panel reports.

 China has taken necessary measures to implem ent the recommendations and rulings of the
DSB. These measures include the repeal or expiry of

- Measures for Administration of Foreign -Invested Book, Periodical and Newspaper
Distribution Enterprises,
- Measures for Administration of Sino-foreign Distribution Contractual Joint Ventures of
Audiovisual Products,
- Provisions on the Administration of Publishing Electronic Publications, etc.

and the amendments to
- Regulations on the Management of Publications,
- Regulations on the Management of Audiovisual Products,
- Provisions on the Administration of the Publications Market,
- Catalogue of Industries for Guiding Foreign Investment,
- Measures for Administration of Subscription of Imported Publications by Subscribers,
- Measures on the Administration of Importation of Audiovisual Products,
- Several Opinions of the Ministry of Culture on Development and Administration of Network
Music, etc.
Through those steps, China has ensured full implementation of the DSB's recommendations and
rulings, except those concerning film for theatrical release.

 As regard to the measures concerning film fo r theatrical release, China had been discussing
with the United States and recently arrived at an agre ement toward resolving the matter. It would be
signed soon and notified to the DSB.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS
Document: Understanding between China and the United States Regarding Procedures under Articles 21 and 22 of the DSU Corrigendum The signatures on page 3 of WT/DS363/18 should read as follows: Signed in Geneva, 8 April 2011.
Date: 28 April 2011
Document codes: WT/DS363/18/Corr.1; WT/DS363/18
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 5.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS
AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

Understanding between China and the United States

Regarding Procedures under Articles 21 and 22 of the DSU

Corrigendum

 The signatures on page 3 of should read as follows:

Signed in Geneva, 8 April 2011.

For the People's Republic of China

Mme. ZHAO Hong
Chargé d'Affaires
For the United States of America

H.E. Mr. Michael Punke
Ambassador
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS
Document: Report of the Panel Corrigendum The second sentence of paragraph 7.1565 should refer to "Article 16" of the Internet Culture Rule rather than "Article 19".
Date: 19 August 2009
Document codes: WT/DS363/R/Corr.1
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 5.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS
AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN
PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL
ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

Report of the Panel

Corrigendum

 The second sentence of paragraph 7.1565 should refer to "Article 16" of the Internet Culture
Rule rather than "Article 19".
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 21 January 2010
Document codes: WT/DS363/14; WT/DS363/AB/R; WT/DS363/R
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 5.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADING RIGHTS AND
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS
AND AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS

Appellate Body Report and Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 19 Janauary 2010, the Dis pute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
report on () and the Panel report
( and Corr.1), as modified by the Appellate Body report. The Panel report should be
read in conjunction with the Appellate Body report.

CHINE – MESURES AFFECTANT LES DROITS DE COMMERCIALISATION
PUBLICATIONS ET CERTAINS PRODUITS DE
DIVERTISSEMENT AUDIOVISUELS

Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial

 À sa réunion du 19 janvier 2010, l'Organe de rè glement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel sur l'affaire Chine – Mesures affectant les droits de commercialisation et les services
de distribution pour certaines publications et certains produits de divertissement audiovisuels
l'Organe d'appel. Le rapport du Groupe spécial est à lire conjointement avec celui de l'Organe
d'appel.

Y LOS SERVICIOS DE DISTRIBUCIÓN RESPECTO DE
DETERMINADAS PUBLICACIONES Y PRODUCTOS
AUDIOVISUALES DE ESPARCIMIENTO

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 19 de enero de 2010, el Ór gano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
comerciales y los servicios de distribución resp ecto de determinadas publicaciones y productos
audiovisuales de esparcimiento (WT/DS363/AB/R) y el informe del Grupo Especial (WT/DS363/R y
UNITED STATES – DOMESTIC SUPPORT AND EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 24 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS365/2
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2  Agriculture

UNITED STATES – DOMESTIC SUPPORT AND EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEES
FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Canada

 The following communication, dated 20 July 2007, from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by Brazil pursuant to Artic les 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 , Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures, and Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture , with regard to domestic
support and export credit guarantees for agricultural products provided by the United States.

 The relevant communication to the Permanent Mission of the United States of America from
the Permanent Mission of Brazil, dated 11 July 2007, was circulated to WTO Members on
17 July 2007 as United States - Domestic Support and Export Credit Guarantees for Agricultural
Products (, , , ).

 Canada’s agricultural sector is vital to its econo my. Canada is concerned by the impact on its
agricultural producers of the measures identified by Br azil in its request for consultations and has in
fact requested the establishment of a panel in United States – Subsidies and Other Domestic Support
for Corn and Other Agricultural Products (WT/DS357), with respect to such measures. Canada has,
therefore, a substantial trade interest in these consultations.
UNITED STATES – DOMESTIC SUPPORT AND EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Guatemala
Date: 25 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS365/3; WT/DS365/1
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2  Agriculture

UNITED STATES – DOMESTIC SUPPORT AND EXPORT CREDIT
GUARANTEES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Guatemala

 The following communication, dated 23 July 2007, from the delegation of Guatemala to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 This concerns the request for consulta tions by the Government of Brazil in United States –
Domestic Support and Export Credit G uarantees for Agricultural Products , circulated on
17 July 2007 (). My authorities have inst ructed me to notify to the consulting Members
and the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) the desire of the Government of Guatemala to be joined in
these consultations, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).

 Guatemala has a substantial trade interest in these consultations, and looks forward to a
favourable reply to this request.
UNITED STATES – DOMESTIC SUPPORT AND EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Costa Rica
Date: 26 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS365/4; WT/DS365/1
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2  Agriculture

UNITED STATES – DOMESTIC SUPPORT AND EXPORT CREDIT
GUARANTEES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Costa Rica

 The following communication, dated 24 July 2007, from the delegation of Costa Rica to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With regard to Brazil's request to the United States for consultations in United States –
Domestic Support and Export Credit G uarantees for Agricultural Products , circulated on
17 July 2007 (), pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes I hereby submit a request from the Government of Costa Rica to
be joined in these consultations.

 Costa Rica has a substantial tr ade interest in these consultations, and looks forward to a
favourable reply to this request.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 27 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS365/5
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2  Agriculture

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Communities

 The following communication, dated 25 July 2007, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the delegation of the United States, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Communities here by notifies the Governments of the
United States, the Government of Brazil and the Di spute Settlement Body that, in the light of the
substantial trade interest of the European Communities, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by Brazil in a communication circulat ed to WTO Members on 17 July 2007 (,
, , ) entitled United States - Domestic Support and Export
Credit Guarantees for Agricultural Products.

 The European Communities, as ma jor trader and largest exporter of agricultural products, has
a substantial trade interest in the present dispute.

 The European Communities looks forward to be ing informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 27 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS365/6
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2  Agriculture

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Mexico

 The following communication, dated 24 July 2007, from the delegation of Mexico to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 My authorities have instructed me to re quest, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the WTO
Understanding on the Settlement of Disputes, that we be joined in the consultations requested by
Brazil on 11 July last. Brazil's request was circulated to Members on 17 July 2007 and the
consultations concern "domestic support and export credit guarantees for agricultural products"
granted by the United States in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005, as detailed in the above-
mentioned request.

 As an importer of agricultural products from the United States subject to the measures
identified by Brazil, Mexico has a substantial trade interest in this matter, and would accordingly be
most grateful for a favourable response hereto.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 30 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS365/7
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2  Agriculture

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Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 26 July 2007, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the United States that, in light of the
substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by Brazil in
the communication entitled and circulated to WTO Members on 17 July 2007 ().

 As a significant global exporter of agricultural products, including many of the crops covered
by the request, Australia has a substantial trade interest in the measures cited in
Australia's agricultural exports totalled approxima tely $A 30 billion in 2005-2006, accounting for
approximately 20 per cent of Australia's total merchandise exports.

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Argentina
Date: 31 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS365/8; WT/DS365/1; G/L/823; G/SCM/D76/1; G/AG/GEN/75
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2  Agriculture

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Argentina

 The following communication, dated 26 July 2007, from the delegation of Argentina to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Regarding the request for consultations addre ssed by Brazil to the United States of America
concerning domestic support and export credit gua rantees for agricultural products, contained in
document , , , , dated 17 July 2007, Argentina
wishes to be joined in those cons ultations in conformity with the procedures established in Article
4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), in
view of its substantial trade interest as a producer and exporter of agricultural products.

 I would like to point out that Argentina is one of the world's largest producers and exporters
of agricultural products. In cons equence, Argentina is affected by the domestic support and export
credit guarantees, or any other form of support provided to US producers and/or exporters of
agricultural products.

 I would be grateful for your early positive response and of being informed of the date and
venue of the consultations.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Thailand
Date: 31 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS365/9
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2  Agriculture

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Thailand

 The following communication, dated 27 July 2007, from the delegation of Thailand to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Thailand hereby notifie s the consulting parties and the
Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be join ed in the consultations requested by Brazil in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 17 July 2007 ().

 As a developing country exporter of agricultural products, many of which are affected by the
measures identified by Brazil in its request for cons ultations, Thailand has a substantial and systemic
interest in the subject of Brazil's request. Hence, Thailand requests to be joined in the consultations
requested by Brazil.

 I look forward to receiving confirmation of recei pt and acceptance of this request as well as
advice regarding the timing and venue for these consultations.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from India
Date: 31 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS365/10; WT/DS365/1
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2  Agriculture

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Communication from India

 The following communication, dated 26 July 2007, from the delegation of India to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 This concerns the request for consultations by the Government of Brazil in United States –
Domestic Support and Export Credit Guarantee for Agricultural Products , circulated on 17 July 2007
(). My authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute
Settlement Body of the desire of the Government of India to be joined in these consultations, pursuant
to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU).

 India has a substantial trade interest in these consultations, and looks forward to a favourable
reply to this request.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Nicaragua
Date: 1 August 2007
Document codes: WT/DS365/11
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2  Agriculture

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Nicaragua

 The following communication, dated 26 July 2007, from the delegation of Nicaragua to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraphs 10 and 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Nicaragua hereby notifies its interest
to be joined in the consultations requested by th e Government of Brazil under Articles 1 and 4 of the
DSU, Article XXII of the General Agreement on Ta riffs and Trade 1994 , Articles 4 and 30 of the
Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Me asures, and Article 19 of the Agreement on
Agriculture, regarding certain specified domestic support payments and export credit guarantees being
provided by the US government to US producers and/or exporters of agricultural products.
(, , , and ).

 Peanuts are a US product covered by the Countercyclical Payments, Direct Payments, Loan
Deficiency Payments and Nonrecourse Marketing A ssistance Loans raised in part one of Brazil's
consultation request and specifically listed in An nex I to its request. Nicaragua's second largest
agricultural export is peanuts. Because the list ed payments, as applied to peanuts, are undermining
Nicaragua's peanut exports and contributing to the am ount by which the United States is exceeding its
Aggregate Measure of Support, Nicaragua respectfully asks that its "substantial trade interest" in these
consultations be recognized.
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Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations Argentina, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, th e European Communities, Guatemala, India, Nicaragua, Mexico and Thailand notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Brazil, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of the United States informed the DSB that it had accepted all the above-mentioned requests to be joined in the consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS - SOUTIEN INTERNE ET GARANTIES DE CRÉDIT À L'EXPORTATION POUR LES PRODUITS AGRICOLES Acceptation par les États-Unis des demandes de participation aux consultations
Date: 21 August 2007
Document codes: WT/DS365/12
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2  Agriculture

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Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Argentina, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, th e European Communities, Guatemala, India,
Nicaragua, Mexico and Thailand notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be
joined in the consultations requested by Brazil, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of the United States informed the DSB that it had accepted all the
above-mentioned requests to be joined in the consultations.

ÉTATS-UNIS - SOUTIEN INTERNE ET GARANTIES DE CRÉDIT

ESTADOS UNIDOS - AYUDA INTERNA Y GARANTÍAS DE CRÉDITOS

India, Nicaragua, México y Tailandia notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD) su
artículo 4 del ESD.

solicitudes de asociación a las consultas antes mencionadas.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Guatemala
Date: 27 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS366/2; WT/DS366/1
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Colombia
Third parties: China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13  Customs valuationArt. VII, VII:1, III:2, X:3(a), XIII:1, V:6  GATT 1994

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Guatemala

 The following communication, dated 25 July 2007, from the delegation of Guatemala to the
delegation of Colombia, the delegation of Panama and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to Panama's request for consultations in (, circulated on 17 July 2007), I hereby submit a request
from the Government of Guatemala, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), to be joined in these consultations.

 Having a substantial trade interest in the i ssues involved, Guatemala would appreciate being
informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Honduras
Date: 31 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS366/3
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Colombia
Third parties: China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13  Customs valuationArt. VII, VII:1, III:2, X:3(a), XIII:1, V:6  GATT 1994

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Honduras

 The following communication, dated 24 July 2007, from the delegation of Honduras to the
delegation of Colombia, the delegation of Panama and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The Government of Honduras has taken note of the request for consultations pursuant to
Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
and other provisions, addressed by the Permanent Re presentative of the Government of Panama to the
Delegation of Colombia on 12 July 2007 and circulated in document of 17 July 2007,
concerning the issue of "newly enacted Colombian customs regulations on the importation of certain
goods from Panama".

 In view of the substantial trade interest of th e Government of Honduras in this matter and in
conformity with the Dispute Settlement Understandin g, the Government of H onduras requests to be
joined in the above-mentioned consultations.