MC14: Joint Statement on the Role of the MPIA in Supporting the Rules-Based Multilateral Trading System

A joint statement was issued at MC14 outlining the role of the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) in supporting the rules-based multilateral trading system. The MPIA serves as an interim substitute for the WTO Appellate Body, allowing participating members to resolve trade disputes through binding arbitration. The statement signals continued multilateral commitment to dispute […]

Following WTO ruling favourable to EU, China announces withdrawal of its anti-suit injunction policy

China has announced the withdrawal of its anti-suit injunction policy following a WTO ruling that found the policy violated WTO rules. The decision follows a dispute brought by the EU against China’s use of anti-suit injunctions to block foreign courts from adjudicating standard-essential patent licensing disputes. This represents a significant outcome in WTO dispute settlement […]

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