This document provides information on various topics related to China, including its political system, economy, foreign relations, transportation infrastructure, industries, trade, and cultural aspects. It discusses China's transition to a market economy and expansion of foreign direct investment. Statistics are presented on China's GDP, trade volumes, and economic growth. The roles of key industries and development of transportation networks to support economic growth are also summarized.

2.  China has worked vigorously to win the to
win international support for its position.
 After identifying its membership in the
united nations , most nations switched
diplomatic relations from the Republic of
China to the People's Republic of China.
 Modern foreign policy.

3. Political system and major political issues affecting
business environment:
 Human resource
 Cost increases
 Intellectual property right enforcement.
 Transparency
 Discrimination

4.  Civil society of china gained great
international prominence as well as domestic
distinction.
Conversion and transfer policies:
Governed by
 Exchange control act 1942
 Ministerial regulation
Administered by
 Bank of Thailand.

5.  China’s sustained high economic growth rate
and the expansion of its domestic market
help to explain its attractiveness as an FDI
destination.
 Attracted almost US $ 106 billion in FDI
Corruption:
 China suffer from widespread corruption
 Ranked 80th out of 178 countries in terms of corruption.

6.  The founding of the People's Republic of China on October
1st, 1949
 The history of China reaches back over 5,000 years
Capital and Major Cities:
Capital:
 Beijing, population 11 million.
Major Cities:
 Shanghai, population 15 million.
 Shenzhen, population 12 million.
 Guangzhou, population 7 million.
 Hong Kong, population 7 million.
 Dongguan, population 6.5 million.
 Tianjin, population 5 million.

7.  China is located in Southeast Asia along the
coastline of the Pacific Ocean
 China is bordered by 14 countries -- Korea,
Vietnam, Laos, Burma, India, Bhutan, Nepal,
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia. Marine-side
neighbors include eight countries -- North Korea,
Korea, Japan, Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia,
Malaysia and Vietnam.
Physical Features
 The vast land expanses of China include plateaus,
plains, basins, foothills, and mountains.
Regional Divisions
 China is divided into four regions,
that is, the North, South, North
west and the Qinghai-Tibetan areas

8. Sports
 Ariel sports
 Aquatic sports
 Dragon boat racing
 Martial Arts
Clothing
 Dragon robe
 Traditional wedding
costumes
 Official uniform

9.  China has been a multi-religion country since
the ancient times.
 According to a latest survey, 85% of Chinese
people have religious beliefs or had some
religious practices and only 15% of them are
real atheists
 185 million people believe in Buddhism and 33
million have faith in Christianity and believes
in the existence of God. Only
12 million people
are Taoists

10. Relationships & Communication
 Business relationships are built formally after the
Chinese get to know you
 Gender bias is nonexistent in business
 The Chinese prefer face-to-face meetings rather
than written or telephonic communication
Business Negotiation
 Only senior members of the negotiating team will
speak
 Chinese are non-confrontational
 Chinese negotiations are process oriented

11.  Worlds 2nd largest GDP with 10,355,35 b $
 1st largest DGP based on PPP 17,632 b $
 GDP growth rate is 7.4%
 In 1990 the average per capita 350
 2008 increased by 1000 and Tripped increased by 3000 (imf)
 GDP (PPP) GDP(nominal incom)
United
States
16,163.2 16,768.1 17,416.3
China 8,386.7 9,469.1 10,355.4
Japan 5,937.9 4,898.5 4,769.8
German
y
3,427.9 3,636.0 3,820.5
France 2,688.2 2,807.3 2,902.3
United
Kingdo
m
2,470.6 2,523.2 2,847.6
Brazil 2,247.7 2,246.0 2,244.1
Italy 2,014.4 2,072.0 2,129.3
China 14,774.4 16,149.1 17,632.0
United
States
16,163.2 16,768.1 17,416.3
India 6,357.5 6,776.0 7,277.3
Japan 4,530.3 4,667.6 4,788.0
German
y
3,442.8 3,512.8 3,621.4
Russia 3,396.2 3,491.6 3,558.6
Brazil 2,896.5 3,012.9 3,072.6
France 2,490.2 2,534.5 2,586.5
Indonesi
a
2,225.2 2,389.0 2,554.3

12.  1876 railway
 1929 high way
 2012 aviation
 Total length of highway 26,33,060 miles
 2013 passengers transported by rail 2 billion
 Transportation industry expended both quality, scale, contributing
in advancement of society and national economy
Chinas modern transpiration include
1. Civil aviation
2. Railway
3. Water transportation
4. Metro
5. Expresses
6. Light railway
7. Electrified railway

13.  Industrial growth 80s out
put increased 25 times then
1952
1. Power industry
2. Manufacturing and auto
mobile
3. Energy industry
4. Steel industry
 Natural resources
 66%global wolfram
resources
 500%gobal rare earth
resources
1. Forest cultivated land
2. Land resources
3. Grass land
4. Mineral resources
5. Oil and gas resources
6. Water and mineral resources
7. Marine resources

14.  2014 Oct 958.80 t $
 2014 sep 873.60 t$
 Average (97-14) 385.52 t$
Highest
dec 13 117.86t$
Lowest
Jan 2000 18.32 t $

15.  With ASEAN
 Australia, new Zealand ,India
 2002 Bangkok agreement
Shanghai free trade zone
 Annouced by Li keqiang in June

16. it started in 1957
3 phases
1. Chemical, buldind maetrial, hard ware, machinary,spare part,
electronic equipments
2. consumer goods, home decore
3. Textlie,garments,shoes,office supplices,madicence and food

17.  China’s exports reached US$760 billion in
2005,making it the fourth largest exporter globally
with high-technology products.

18. :
Foreign companies have invested a staggering US$621
billion in China with US$60 billion in 2005 alone,
making China the third largest recipient of foreign
direct investment (FDI) in the world.
By comparison, China’s outward direct investment
(ODI) and cross-border M&A is tiny by global
standards
China investment abroad:

19. To compete globally, Chinese companies need to improve
their product development capabilities, product designs and
ability to collaborate with business partners.
China channels of distribution:
Television is by far the most popular medium for information
and entertainment among Chinese consumers

20. CHINA Use consists primarily of television,
newspapers, radio, and magazines. Since
2000, the Internet has also emerged as an
important communications media .
Price
China Given the price sensitivity of typical online
shoppers, pricing is used by express companies to gain
an edge on their competition.

21.  China’s economic relations crucially depend on
bilateral trade with the other nation of the
world. It has undergone substantial changes
since it has joined the World Trade
Organization in the year 2001
 Chinese foreign policy is now also engaged in
issues of global concern