中國大陸加入WTO後，將加速對外開放、修訂涉外法律法規，加快能源、交通、通訊、金融、保險、旅遊、商貿等服務領域的對外開放，並積極吸引外資以多種形式參與國有企業的改組或改造。對臺商而言，中國大陸貿易體制法化將可降低經營環境的不確定性，提高中大型台商赴大陸投資之意願，同時也將呈現擴大服務業投資、當地化、行銷通路多元化等特性。但大陸經貿政策法規透明化，將使臺商藉人際關係所取得之利益不再，同時也缺乏也價格及質量上的優勢，在市場竟爭下，未來有逐步被淘汰之虞。對政府而言，「積極開放、有效管理」政策固然有利於臺商掌握大陸市場商機，但是否有利於臺灣經濟，仍須視政府能否積極推動臺灣科技與國際竟爭力之昇級，以及能否對可能之資金與技術風險進行有效管理而定。

　　　　　WTO membership will enhance China's trading and investment system reform. China should amend foreign-related laws and regulations in light of WTO requirements, opening wider to foreign investment in service sectors ranging from banking, insurance, to tourism, commerce and trade. In order to cope with the competitive pressure from trade liberalization, China have revised the “Foreign Investment Guidelines”, encourage the projects using high technologies and sophisticated technologies that can improve product quality, enhance the technological and economic performance of enterprises. For Taiwan investors, WTO membership will reduce uncertainties in the Chinese business environment. This change will encourage more investment from medium to large enterprises in Taiwan, but under the administrative reforms and transparent environment, the many special privileges enjoyed by Taiwanese investors could be gradually or phased out. Taiwanese investors will find their edge in the mainland under growing assault from global competitors. If their products lack an inherent price, quality or quantity advantage, they are bound to lose their ability to compete in Chinese market. For the government, the “Active Liberalization, Effective Management” policy, will be helpful to make use of the market and resources in China, but whether Taiwan economy can benefit from the policy, depends on the degree of upgrading in the technologies and competitiveness, and the ability in managing risks associated with investments in China.