11. Cambodia currently relies heavily on customs duties as a source of tax revenue, and ASEAN membership requires a phasing out of import duties over the next several years. 12. For the EU, expanded membership will require reorganization of everything from voting procedures to foreign policy to expensive farm aid. 13. Its membership would require certain core competencies. 14. Membership requires wearing tattoo armbands and platform shoes. 15. Membership also required more than half-hearted popular support, he said. 16. Membership would require South Korea to further liberalize its economy, including its currency controls. 17. NATO membership requires the newcomers to bring their military forces up to NATO standard and contribute financially to joint NATO programs. 18. NATO membership requires them to overhaul their war machines, particularly by upgrading equipment to NATO quality and compatibility. 19. WTO membership requires China to open long-closed markets, but it also will open more overseas markets to Chinese firms. 20. While membership would require the kingdom to ease its protection barriers, it would also open up new markets for its petrochemicals. |
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