This Center originated from the “International Trade Research and Training Center” (known as the “WTO Center Project”), commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ International Trade Administration in 2003. The initiative was established to address Taiwan’s formal entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) on January 1, 2002. Its goals include enhancing Taiwan’s trade negotiation skills, promoting trade-related research, and developing talent in trade negotiations. In recent years, as Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and regional economic integration have gained prominence, the WTO Center expanded its scope to include Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs). In 2013, it was restructured as the “WTO & RTA Center.” The Center functions as a professional think tank that supports WTO and RTA trade negotiations. It is committed to enhancing research on WTO and RTA issues and providing the government with in-depth insights into the economic, legal, and industrial aspects essential for engaging in international trade affairs. Its objectives include conducting medium- and long-term policy studies, providing real-time trade and legal consultations, and addressing topics such as tariff liberalization, services trade liberalization, regulatory harmonization, and non-tariff measures. The Center also actively nurtures trade negotiation talent, conducts outreach on international trade affairs, and organizes related training programs to support Taiwan’s proactive engagement in global trade and safeguard its trade interests.