WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS301/2
17 September 2003
(03-4976)
Original:  English
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE
IN COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from China
The following communication, dated 12 September 2003, from the Permanent Mission of
China to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of Korea
and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 ofthe DSU.
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With reference to document WT/DS301/1, G/L/643, G/SCM/D57/1 of 11 September 2003,
and pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Dispute Settleme nt Understanding (DSU), in view of the People's
Republic of China's substantial trade interest in the subject-matter of the consultations requested by
the Republic of Korea relating to European Communities – Measures Affecting Trade in Commercial
Vessels , I am writing to advise you of the People's Republic of China's desire to be joined in these
consultations.
I look forward to your advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
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