It also maintains the society stability. The affiliation in the WTO provides the water supply industry a good chance for extending its business scope, gaining its benefit and increasing its management level.

• 加入WTO为供水行业向市场化迈进以扩张经营业务范围、提高经营效益和管理水平提供了良好的发展契机，但同时也对供水行业提出了更多、更直接的要求。