Since its accession to the WTO in 2001, China has actively participated in the globalization process and made remarkable achievements in foreign trade, foreign capital utilization and international economic cooperation. Overall, the country has achieved rapid economic growth and carried out major reforms over the past 10 years.
1. China's foreign trade volume up from sixth place in 2001 to second place in 2010
2. China improves trade structure
3. Comprehensive improvement in scale and quality of foreign investments
4. Continuous increase in outbound investments
5. Great contributions of foreign trade to economic growth and social progress