China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been hailed as the biggest coming-out party in the history of capitalism. Its membership eventually will contribute to higher standards of living for its citizens and increased growth for its economy. But why would the Chinese communist...

Introduction -- Three WTO cases against Chinese export duties -- The reception of the ban on Chinese export duties : concerns, solutions, and the missing piece -- A harsh ban on export duties would preventa country from protecting the environment under certain circumstances -- Policy rationales...