Representing likeminded market-based democracies, the OECD Council at Ministerial level adopted a resolution in 2007 to strengthen cooperation with China as a ‘key partner’ through a program of enhanced engagement. The OECD advances policy dialogue with China in selected areas to promote convergence towards OECD standards, taking into account OECD members’ relations with China as a cooperation partner, economic competitor and systemic rival. Where challenges persist, strategic discussions are being held among OECD member governments to foster effective common approaches.
