China to join WTO after 15 years of talks
After 15 years of negotiations China agreed to WTO rules and market opening. Officials hailed the move as strategic amid globalization while critics warned of job losses and competitive pressure on domestic industries and farmers. Foreign firms welcomed access to China but urged adherence to commitments.
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Arafat offers cease-fire while pledging peace talks in Gaza
In Gaza City Yasser Arafat announced a unilateral cease-fire with Israel and offered U S help in the anti terrorism campaign while reaffirming commitment to a peace agreement and Israel s right to secure borders. Israel welcomed the change as fighting deaths continue and U S calls for truce talks grow.
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