• but: liberalization of market access
  • because: PRC WTO membership bad for environment
    • because: China's environment affects Hong Kong
      • but: most of Hong Kong's acid rain comes from Hong Kong
  • but: market expansion
    • because: trade and related service demands increase
China's membership of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has more disadvantages than advantages for Hong Kong
  • because: WTO membership harms international labour movement
  • because: increase competition
    • because: more competitors due to market liberalization
  • because: less flexibility and privileges
    • because: move to a more rule-based system