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 China

The largest market in Asia and the world, China is simply huge. As a leader in industrial output and technological innovation, China’s growth is undeniably impressive and it is giving rise to a paradigm and new networks and institutions in the global economy. With all the opportunities that the Chinese market can bring to your business, it is also completely different environment with a high learning curve. Lack of formal regulation, alternative business practices, and intense competition make China challenging. If you’re looking for a large consumer market with growing purchasing power, intense competition, and fast innovation, then consider taking a closer look at China.

 

Industry Overview

Hot Markets: pretty much everything

Big Industries: mining and ore processing, iron, steel, aluminum, and other metals, coal; machine building; armaments; textiles and apparel; petroleum; cement; chemicals; fertilizer; consumer products (including footwear, toys, and electronics); food processing; transportation equipment, including automobiles, railcars and locomotives, ships, aircraft; telecommunications equipment, commercial space launch vehicles, satellites

Quick Stats

Population: 1.393 Billion

GDP: US$ 13.608 Trillion

GDP/Capita: US$ 15,254  (ppp log scale)

FTAs: 45+

Import: US$ 1,843,792,938,800

Export: US$ 2,263,370,504,200