FACTS ABOUT CHINA

  • China is the world’s fourth largest economy

  • China is the fastest growing major economy in the world, growing at almost three times global average

  • For the first nine months of 2007 average CPI inflation has been 4.1%

  • Anticipated GDP growth of 11%

  • Largest markets for soft drinks and mobile phone makers

  • Investing fast and deep in environment, health and safety

  • Thousands of associations on local and provincial level, besides hundreds of national associations

  • Buyers of US/European management techniques, technology, and distribution systems

  • Beijing newest Central Business District and largest airport terminal; Shanghai’s growth as financial city and hosting 2010 world exhibition

Entering China Program (pdf)