Main Objectives
- Derail WTO’s attempt to conclude agreements which aim to further liberalise trade and investment
- Pressurise the Hong Kong government to engage the people in its negotiations within the WTO by providing periodic updates, briefings and consultations on contents and agenda of the meeting
- Raise the consciousness of local NGOs on the essence of so-called free trade as campaigned for by the WTO so as to raise local awareness on the unjust distribution of global economic power;
- Promote local anti-privatization campaigns
- Increase awareness of the impact on Chinese working people since China’s accession of the WTO
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