Local govts to get transparency lessons

Programs to help create level playing field for domestic, foreign firms

China is training more local government officials to help them have a better understanding of international trade regulations as part of its efforts to create more transparent and fair market conditions for domestic exporters and overseas companies.

Liu Yuhua, a counselor at the department of World Trade Organization affairs under the Ministry of Commerce, said the ministry will provide new international trade and business learning materials, regular classes and consultancy services offered by experts in different fields to local government officials to improve their policy-making capabilities.