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China has defended the World Trade Organization's (WTO) most-favoured nation principle in the face of challenges from the US and EU, warning against the dangers of discrimination in global trade.

The European Union has initiated a Multilateral Provisional Appeal Arbitration Agreement (MPIA) to address disputes in international trade following the blockage of the WTO's appeal mechanism by the United States.

The article discusses the need for Brussels to push for a revival of the WTO to reform or possibly create a new organization, amidst recent trade agreements between the EU and BRICS countries.

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira emphasized the urgent need for reforming the international system, advocating for a new world order that focuses on revamping existing international organizations, particularly the UN and the WTO, during an interview with Al Jazeera from Brasília.

In January 2022, 28 U.S. lawmakers requested President Biden to file a complaint against India in the WTO, alleging that India was violating trade rules by subsidizing wheat production above 10%, which harms American farmers due to lower prices in the global market.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO, calls for African countries to shift from relying on foreign aid to becoming a leading global investment destination to harness their economic potential.

Jan Krzysztof Bielecki argues that the West's surprise at global changes is overdue, highlighting China's WTO entry as a pivotal moment in the shift toward power politics.