VIENNA/BEIJING -- When China joined the World Trade Organization 20 years ago Saturday, American hopes were high that economic development would encourage Beijing to move toward democracy.
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Hopes for the Asian giant to embrace global norms go unfulfilled
The World Trade Organization headquarters in Geneva. China joined the body in 2001. © Reuters
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