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CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Turkey
Date: 20 January 2009
Document codes: WT/DS388/5
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Turkey

 The following communication, dated 15 January 2009, from the delegation of Turkey to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Mexico, 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) Turkey hereby notifies the Gove rnment of the People's Republic of
China ("China"), the Government of Mexico, and th e Dispute Settlement Body that it desires to be
joined in the further consultati ons requested by Mexico in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 8 January 2009 ( , , ) entitled " ", in light of the substantial trade interest of Turkey since China
is a major trading partner of Turkey.

 Turkey has a substantial trade interest in th e matters under consideration. In this respect,
Turkey desires to closely monitor consultations and take part in this process.

 Turkey looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the further consultations.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 20 January 2009
Document codes: WT/DS388/6; WT/DS388/1
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the United States

 The following communication, dated 16 January 2009, from the delegation of the United
States to the delegation of China, the delegation of Mexico, 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 Mexico on , circulated on 8 January 2009 (). My authorities have instructed me to notify
the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement B ody of the desire of the United States to be
joined in these consultations, pur suant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes . The United States has a substa ntial trade interest in these
consultations. They concern certain measures of China offering grants, loans, and other incentives to
enterprises in China , measures on which the United States has also requested consultations
(). These measures appear to offer e xport subsidies across a broad range of sectors
affecting the conditions of competition facing US-produced goods sold in the US and foreign markets.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Colombia
Date: 21 January 2009
Document codes: WT/DS388/7
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Colombia

 The following communication, dated 16 January 2009, from the delegation of Colombia to
the delegation of China, the delegation of Mexico and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 I have been instructed by my authorities to notify you that, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the
Understanding on Rules and Proce dures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Government of
Colombia wishes to join the consultations requested by Mexico relating to , as indicated in document dist ributed on 8 January 2009. Colombia
has a substantial trade interest in these consultations.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Guatemala
Date: 22 January 2009
Document codes: WT/DS388/8
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Guatemala

 The following communication, dated 19 January 2009, from the delegation of Guatemala to
the delegation of China, the delegation of Mexico 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), Guatemala hereby notifies the G overnment of the People's Republic of
China, the Government of Mexico, and the Dis pute Settlement Body that, in the light of the
substantial trade interest of Guatemala, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by
Mexico concerning (, circulated on
8 January 2009).

 Guatemala has a substantial trade interest in the matters under consultation. Guatemala's
industries are directly affected by the measures cha llenged by Mexico in its request for consultations.
Guatemala also has an interest in the correct application of the WTO agreements relating to subsidies.

 Guatemala would appreciate being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Ecuador
Date: 22 January 2009
Document codes: WT/DS388/9
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Ecuador

 The following communication, dated 19 January 2009, from the delegation of Ecuador to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Mexico 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), Ecuador hereby notifies the G overnment of the People's Republic of
China, the Government of Mexico, and the Dis pute Settlement Body that, in the light of the
substantial trade interest of Ecuador, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by Mexico
concerning (, circulated on 8
January 2009).

 Ecuador has a substantial trade interest in th e matters under consultation. Ecuador's industries
are directly affected by the measures challenged by Mexico in its request for consultations. Ecuador
also has an interest in the correct application of the WTO agreements relating to subsidies.

 Ecuador would appreciate being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 22 January 2009
Document codes: WT/DS388/10
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from New Zealand

 The following communication, dated 19 January 2009, from the delegation of New Zealand to
the delegation of China, the delegation of Mexico 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), the Government of New Zealand hereby notifies the
Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Government of the Mexico and the Dispute
Settlement Body that New Zealand desires to be join ed in the consultations requested by Mexico in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 7 January 2009 (, ,
, ) and entitled .

 New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in the subject of the consultations, including its
relevant trade in agricultural products, and therefore desires to be joined in these consultations. New
Zealand looks forward to confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to join the
consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
CHINA - GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations Australia, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, th e European Communities, Guatemala, New Zealand, Turkey and the United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Mexico, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of China informed the DSB th at it had accepted the requests of Australia, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, the European Communiti es, Guatemala, New Zealand, Turkey and the United States to join the consultations.
Date: 9 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS388/11
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA - GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Australia, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, th e European Communities, Guatemala, New
Zealand, Turkey and the United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to
be joined in the consultations requested by Mexico, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of China informed the DSB th at it had accepted the requests of Australia,
Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, the European Communiti es, Guatemala, New Zealand, Turkey and the
United States to join the consultations.

CHINE - DONS, PRÊTS ET AUTRES INCITATIONS

CHINA - DONACIONES, PRÉSTAMOS Y OTROS INCENTIVOS

Guatemala, Nueva Zelandia y Turquía notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD) su
artículo 4 del ESD.

 La delegación de China ha informado al OS D de que ha aceptado las solicitudes de asociación
Ecuador, los Estados Unidos, Guatemala, Nueva Zelandia y Turquía.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING POULTRY MEAT AND POULTRY MEAT PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 3 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS389/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, China, Guatemala, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 5.1, 5.2, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING POULTRY MEAT
AND POULTRY MEAT PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 30 January 2009, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of the European Communities, the delega tion of the United States 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 European Communities that, in
light of Australia's substantial trade interest, it desi res to be joined in the consultations requested by
the United States in the communication entitled and circulated to WTO Members on
20 January 2009 ().

 Australia has substantial trade and commercial interests in this matter as a global exporter
of meat (including poultry) products with e xports worth more than A$6.5 billion in 2007-08.
Australia also has a strong interest in the use of pathogen reduction treatments (PRTs) in relation to
meat products for export.

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING POULTRY MEAT AND POULTRY MEAT PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES
Document: Acceptance by the European Communities of the Request to Join Consultations Australia notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of the European Communiti es informed the DSB that it had accepted the request of Australia to join the consultations. COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – CERTAINES MESURES VISANT LA VIANDE DE VOLAILLE ET LES PRODUITS À BASE DE VIANDE DE VOLAILLE EN PROVENANCE DES ÉTATS-UNIS
Date: 10 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS389/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, China, Guatemala, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 5.1, 5.2, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING
POULTRY MEAT AND POULTRY MEAT PRODUCTS
FROM THE UNITED STATES

Acceptance by the European Communities of the Request to Join Consultations

 Australia notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of its desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by the United States, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of the European Communiti es informed the DSB that it had accepted the
request of Australia to join the consultations.

COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – CERTAINES MESURES VISANT LA
VIANDE DE VOLAILLE ET LES PRODUITS À BASE DE VIANDE
DE VOLAILLE EN PROVENANCE DES ÉTATS-UNIS

de participation aux consultations

 L'Australie a notifié à l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) son désir d'être admise à

COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS - DETERMINADAS MEDIDAS QUE AFECTAN
A LA CARNE Y LOS PRODUCTOS CÁRNICOS DE AVES DE CORRAL

 Australia notificó al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD), de conformidad con el
Unidos.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 29 January 2009
Document codes: WT/DS390/2
Complainant: Guatemala
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 8, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Communities

 The following communication, dated 27 January 2009, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the delegation of China, the delega tion of Guatemala 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 hereby notifies the Government of
Guatemala, the Government of China, 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 Guatemala in a communication ci rculated to WTO Members on 22 January 2009
(, , , ) entitled .

 The European Communities has a significant and growing trading relationship with China and
exports from China to the European Communities may be assumed to be affected by the measures
challenged by Guatemala. China is currently the European Communities' second largest trading
partner and the biggest source of imports. The European Communities is China's biggest trading
partner. From 2004 to 2007 the overall import value of Chinese goods into the European
Communities increased from €128,7 billion to €232,6 billion. A significant share of these imports
appears to be potentially affected by the challe nged measures. The European Communities therefore
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.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 2 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS390/3
Complainant: Guatemala
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 8, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 29 January 2009, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Guatemala 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), Au stralia notifies the Government of the People's
Republic of China that, in light of the substantial trade and systemic interests of Australia, it desires to
be joined in the consultations requested by Guatemala in the communication entitled "" and circulated to WTO Members on 22 January 2009 (DS390/1).

 Australia and China enjoy a strong and highly complementary trading relationship. China
became Australia's largest trading partner in 200 7. Total two-way trade reached AUD$63.8 billion in
2007-08, a 16.5 per cent increase on 2006-07. China is Australia's second largest export market after
Japan, accounting for 14.9 per cent of total Australia n exports (AUD$31.4 billion). China is a rapidly
growing market for Australian services exports, our second largest agricultural export market and our
largest source of merchandise imports.

 Given Australia's substantial trading interest s with China, trade measures adopted by the
Chinese Government are of significant interest to us. Australian goods compete with Chinese goods
within China and Australia. Australian goods also compete with Chinese products in third markets,
particularly in Australia's largest export markets which include Japan and the United States. Australia
therefore has a clear interest in ensuring that tr ade measures which affect the trading environments
within which Australian goods compete are consistent with WTO obligations.

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 3 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS390/4
Complainant: Guatemala
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 8, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Mexico

 The following communication, dated 30 January 2009, from the delegation of Mexico to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Guatemala 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 notif y you that, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the
WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Government
of Mexico wishes to be joined in the consulta tions requested by Guatemala in a communication
circulated on 22 January 2009 () entitled .
The Government of Mexico has a substantial trad e interest in these measures, in connection with
which it has already submitted a request for consultations in document
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 4 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS390/5; WT/DS390/1
Complainant: Guatemala
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 8, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the United States

 The following communication, dated 2 Februa ry 2009, from the delegation of the United
States to the delegation of China, the delegation of Guatemala 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 Guatemala on , circulated on 22 January 2009 (). My authorities have instructed me to
notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of the United States to
be joined in these consultations, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. The United States has a substantial trade interest in
these consultations. They concern certain measures of China offering grants, loans, and other
incentives to enterp rises in China , measures on which the United States has also requested
consultations (). These measures appear to offer export subsidies across a broad range
of sectors affecting the conditions of competition facing US-produced goods sold in the US and
foreign markets.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Turkey
Date: 4 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS390/6
Complainant: Guatemala
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 8, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Turkey

 The following communication, dated 2 February 2009, from the delegation of Turkey to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Guatemala 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 Understa nding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU) Turkey hereby notif ies the Government of the People's Republic of
China ("China"), the Government of Guatemala, and the Dispute Settlement Body that it desires to be
joined in the further consultati ons requested by Mexico in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 22 January 2009 (, , , ) entitled
" ", in light of the substantial trade interest of Turkey
since China is a major trading partner of Turkey.

 Turkey has a substantial trade interest in th e matters under consideration. In this respect,
Turkey desires to closely monitor consultations and take part in this process.

 Turkey looks forward to being informed of th e date and venue of the further consultations.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Ecuador
Date: 4 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS390/7
Complainant: Guatemala
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 8, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Ecuador

 The following communication, dated 2 February 2009, from the delegation of Ecuador to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Guatemala 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), Ecuador hereby notifies the G overnment of the People's Republic of
China, the Government of Guatemala and the Dis pute Settlement Body that, in the light of the
substantial trade interest of Ecuador, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by
Guatemala concerning (, circulated on
22 January 2009).

 Ecuador has a substantial trade interest in th e matters under consultation. Ecuador's industries
are directly affected by the measures challenged by the United States in its request for consultations.
Ecuador also has an interest in the correct application of the WTO agreements relating to subsidies.

 Ecuador would appreciate being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Colombia
Date: 4 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS390/8
Complainant: Guatemala
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 8, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Colombia

 The following communication, dated 2 February 2009, from the delegation of Colombia to
the delegation of China, the delegation of Guatemal a and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 I have been instructed by my authorities to notify you that, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the
Understanding on Rules and Proce dures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Government of
Colombia wishes to join the consultati ons requested by Guatemala relating to , as indicated in document distributed on 22 January 2009.
Colombia has a substantial trade interest in these consultations.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 5 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS390/9
Complainant: Guatemala
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 8, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Canada

 The following communication, dated 2 February 2009, from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Guatemala 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 Guatemala pursuant to Articles 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 certain
measures offering grants, loans and other incentives to enterprises in China.

 The relevant communication to the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China
from the delegation of Guatemala, dated 19 Janua ry 2009, was circulated to WTO Members on 22
January 2009 as ( , ,

 Canada has a significant and growing trading relationship with China. In 2007, two-way
merchandise trade between the two countries reach ed CDN$47.6 billion, with China being the second
largest source of Canadian impor ts and the third largest destin ation for Canadian exports of
merchandise. The Chinese measures at issue appear to provide a wide range of grants, loans and other
incentives to Chinese enterprises in a broad range of sectors across the economy that may compete
with Canadian enterprises in Canada, China and th ird-country markets. Canada has, therefore, a
substantial trade interest in these consultations.

 A copy of this letter is being sent to the Ch airman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a
request that it be circulated to Members.
CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 6 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS390/10
Complainant: Guatemala
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 8, 9, 10  AgricultureArt. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 12.1  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER INCENTIVES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from New Zealand

 The following communication, dated 3 February 2009, from the delegation of New Zealand to
the delegation of China, the delegation of Guatemal a 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), the Government of New Zealand hereby notifies the
Government of the People's Republic of China, the Government of Guatemala and the Dispute
Settlement Body that New Zealand desires to be joined in the consultations requested by Guatemala in
a communication circulated to WTO Members on 22 January 2009 (, ,
, ) and entitled .

 New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in the subject of the consultations, including its
relevant trade in agricultural products, and therefore desires to be joined in these consultations. New
Zealand looks forward to confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to join the
consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS FROM CANADA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 28 April 2009
Document codes: WT/DS391/2
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, India, China, EU, Japan, Taiwan, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Annex C, Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.5, 5.6, 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994

KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT
AND MEAT PRODUCTS FROM CANADA

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Communities

 The following communication, dated 23 April 2009, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the delegation of Korea, the delegation of Canada 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 hereby notifies the Government of Korea,
the Government of Canada and the Dispute Settleme nt Body that the Eur opean Communities wishes
to be joined in the consultations requested by Canada in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 15 April 2009 ( ,) entitled .

 The European Communities' position as an expor ter of bovine meat and meat products makes
its trade interest in the present dispute substantial.

 The European Communities looks forward to be ing informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS FROM CANADA
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Canada Note by the Secretariat
Date: 16 November 2009
Document codes: WT/DS391/4; WT/DS391/3; WT/DS391/3
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, India, China, EU, Japan, Taiwan, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Annex C, Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.5, 5.6, 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994

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Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Canada

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 31 August 2009, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Canada in document , in accordance with Article 6 of the
Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) (WT/DSB/M/273).

2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:

"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by the parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by Canada in document
 and to make such findings as will assist the DSB in making the
recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements."
3. On 4 November 2009, Canada requested the Director-General to determine the composition
of the panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:

"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the com position of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General consid ers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in th e dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of th e DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request."
4. On 13 November 2009, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

Chairperson: Ms Margaret Liang

 Members: Mr Mathias Francke
 Mr Gudmundur Helgason

5. Argentina, Brazil, India, China, the Eur opean Communities, Japan, Chinese Taipei and the
United States have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS FROM CANADA
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 30 June 2010
Document codes: WT/DS391/5
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, India, China, EU, Japan, Taiwan, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Annex C, Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.5, 5.6, 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994

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AND MEAT PRODUCTS FROM CANADA

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 25 June 2010 , addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordan ce with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU) provides that the period in which a pa nel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

 Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settle ment Body (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the
delay, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

 The Panel on (WT/DS391) was established by the DSB on 31 August 2009 and composed on
13 November 2009.

 However, it will not be possible for the Panel to complete its work within six months from the
date of the Panel's composition due to the request by one party for a preliminary ruling and the fact
that expert consultation procedures are involved. The Panel expects that it will be in a position to
issue its final report to the parties most likely by April 2011.
KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS FROM CANADA
Document: Communication from the Chairperson of the Panel
Date: 27 April 2011
Document codes: WT/DS391/6
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, India, China, EU, Japan, Taiwan, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Annex C, Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.5, 5.6, 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994

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AND MEAT PRODUCTS FROM CANADA

Communication from the Chairperson of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 21 April 2011, addressed to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute
Settlement Understanding (DSU).

 Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU) provides that the period in which a pa nel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

 Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settle ment Body (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the
delay, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

 The Panel on (WT/DS391) was established by the DSB on 31 August 2009 and composed on
13 November 2009.

 The Panel recalls its letter to the DSB in Fe bruary informing the DSB that it would issue its
final report by April 2011. However, due to th e complexity of the dispute and the voluminous
materials to be examined, the Panel needs more time to complete its work. The Panel expects to issue
its final report to the parties no later than 31 August 2011.
KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS FROM CANADA
Document: Communication from the Chairperson of the Panel
Date: 6 July 2011
Document codes: WT/DS391/7
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, India, China, EU, Japan, Taiwan, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Annex C, Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.5, 5.6, 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994

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AND MEAT PRODUCTS FROM CANADA

Communication from the Chairperson of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 4 July 2 011, addressed to the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.12 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 The Panel recalls its letter of 21 April 2011 in forming the DSB that it would issue its final
report to the parties no later than 31 August 2011.

 On 28 June 2011, the Panel received a letter fro m Canada requesting the Panel to suspend its
proceedings in accordance with Article 12.12 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), until further notice. Upon invitation from the Panel,
Korea informed the Panel on 1 July 2011 that it agrees with Canada's request.

 Article 12.12 of the DSU provides that the Pa nel may suspend its work at any time at the
request of the complaining party for a period not exceeding 12 months. This provision also indicates
that if the work of the Panel has been suspe nded for more than 12 months, the authority for
establishment of the Panel shall lapse.

 The Panel hereby informs the DSB of its decisi on of 4 July 2011 to grant Canada's request
and suspend its work.
KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS FROM CANADA
Document: Notification of a Mutually Agreed Solution
Date: 21 June 2012
Document codes: WT/DS391/9; G/L/883/Add.1; G/SPS/GEN/918/Add.1
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, India, China, EU, Japan, Taiwan, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Annex C, Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.5, 5.6, 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994

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AND MEAT PRODUCTS FROM CANADA

Notification of a Mutually Agreed Solution

 The following communication, dated 19 June 2012, from the delegati on of Canada and the
delegation of Korea to the Chairperson of the Di spute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 3.6 of the DSU.

 The Governments of Canada and of the Republic of Korea ("Korea") hereby wish to notify
the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") that , in accordance with Article 3.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes , they have reached a mutually agreed
solution to the matters raised by Canada in the above-referenced dispute.

In accordance with this mutually agreed solution, Korea confir ms that it is applying the
Import Health Requirements for Canadian Beef publis hed in the Korean Gazette on January 20, 2012,
as Notice 2012-3. Canada and Korea confirm that these requirements embody those on which they
agreed prior to the suspension of the above-referenced dispute on July 4, 2011, which were notified to
the DSB and circulated to WTO Members as document

This mutually agreed solution is without prejudice to the rights and obligations of Canada and
Korea under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the .

We would be grateful if you could circulate th is notification to the relevant Councils and
Committees, as well as to the DSB.

For Canada

(Signed)
H.E. Mr. John Gero
Ambassador
Permanent Representative to the WTO
For the Republic of Korea

(Signed)
H.E. Mr. PARK Sang-ki
Ambassador
Permanent Representative

Geneva, Switzerland on this 19th day of June 2012
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF POULTRY FROM CHINA
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of China Note by the Secretariat
Date: 24 September 2009
Document codes: WT/DS392/3; WT/DS392/2; WT/DS392/2
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Guatemala, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

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OF POULTRY FROM CHINA

Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of China

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 31 July 2009, the Dis pute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of China in document , in accordance with Article 6 of the DSU.

2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:

"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by the parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by China in document
 and to make such findings as will assist the DSB in making the
recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements."
3. On 16 September 2009, China requested the Di rector-General to determine the composition
of the panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:

"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the com position of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General consid ers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in th e dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of th e DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request."
4. On 23 September 2009, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

Chairman: Mr Ole Lundby

 Members: Mr Felipe Lopeandía
 Mr Mohammad Saeed

5. Brazil, the European Communities, Guatemal a, Korea, Chinese Taipei and Turkey have
reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF POULTRY FROM CHINA
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 24 March 2010
Document codes: WT/DS392/4
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Guatemala, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

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OF POULTRY FROM CHINA

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 23 Marc h 2010, addressed to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute
Settlement Understanding (DSU).

 Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU) provides that the period in which a pa nel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

 Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settle ment Body (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the
delay, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

 The Panel on
(WT/DS392) was established by the DSB on 31 July 2009, and composed on 23 September 2009.

 The Panel wishes to inform the DSB that it woul d not be able to complete its work within
six months from the date of the Panel's composition due to the technical complexity of the matter and
the Parties' requests to postpone a number of d eadlines during the proceedings. The Panel estimates
that it will issue its final report to the parties by July 2010.
UNITED STATES - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF POULTRY FROM CHINA
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 5 November 2010
Document codes: WT/DS392/5; WT/DS392/R
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Guatemala, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

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Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 25 October 2010, the Disput e Settlement Body adopted the Panel report on

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DE VOLAILLE EN PROVENANCE DE CHINE

Rapport du Groupe spécial

Groupe spécial intitulé États-Unis - Certaines mesures vis ant les importations de volaille en
provenance de Chine ().

IMPORTACIONES DE AVES DE CORRAL PROCEDENTES DE CHINA

Informe del Grupo Especial

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 25 de octubre de 2010, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
importaciones de aves de corral procedentes de china ().