Published on, Sept. 24 -- September 24, 2025 10:24 PM

China has announced it will no longer claim the special treatment granted to developing countries under World Trade Organization rules, a shift aimed at strengthening global trade amid escalating tariff disputes. Chinese Premier Li Qiang revealed the decision in New York during a forum held alongside the U.N. General Assembly, highlighting Beijing's commitment to fairer trade practices. The move directly responds to long-standing demands from the United States and its allies, who argued that China's economic strength made the status outdated.

Commerce Ministry officials said the decision was voluntary and designed to reinforce trust in the global trading system, which has been strain...