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China's growth has been accompanied by significant changes to the role of the government in the economy. Further, regulatory reform will help China in its next phased development, when pressures on the supply and quality of public services will be felt. Requested by the Chinese authorities in 2005, this is the third review of a non-member country, after Russia (2002-05), and Brazil (2007-08). It is based on the well-tested methodology which generated country reviews in 22 OECD member countries, and Russia and Brazil. The China review takes into account the specific reform needs and challenges in China while retaining the benefits of comparing and illustrating Chinese reform challenges with OECD practices. The report focuses on the overall economic context for regulatory reform, the government’s capacity to manage regulatory reform, competition policy and enforcement, and market openness. It also examines the regulatory framework in the electricity and water sectors. The full report will be released 7 May 2009.
To support discussions between the Chinese Government and OECD member countries during the analysis and formulation of the review, a number of working groups were created to carry out analysis and policy dialogue. They were composed of Chinese and OECD officials and experts and covered i) trade and competition, and ii) regulatory frameworks at both national and municipal levels. Stakeholders from the business and trade union community in OECD countries, through the BIAC and TUAC, also had the opportunity to participate in the working groups.
Regulatory Reform Review in China: First Working Group Meeting, 12 September 2007, Beijing, China
Regulatory Reform Review in China: Second Working Group Meeting, 28 March 2008, Beijing, China
OECD Review of Regulatory Reform in China: Defining the Boundary between the Market and the State
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