IT was the morning of June 24 when a special group of visitors arrived in Wuhu City, on the southern bank of the Yangtze River in Anhui Province. At first glace, they seemed likeany other Western tour group of mothers...IT was the morning of June 24 when a special group of visitors arrived in Wuhu City, on the southern bank of the Yangtze River in Anhui Province. At first glace, they seemed likeany other Western tour group of mothers, fathers and excited kids. However, upon closer inspection, it became apparent that most of the young children had Chinese faces. They might have spoken with a strong American accent, and played weird foreign games,展开更多
""When I first arrived in Beijing, I felt China was already a developed country."" This was American traveler Bob's first impression of China. But as he found out,first impressions aren't a...""When I first arrived in Beijing, I felt China was already a developed country."" This was American traveler Bob's first impression of China. But as he found out,first impressions aren't always true. ""When I saw western China, I got confused; the economic situation there is completely different from that of the capital.I really wonder what the true state of the Chinese economy is."" Bob is not alone.The Chinese economy has become the subject of much global debate. In 2004, the Chinese central government carried out a national economic census covering Chinese business and industry.Its aim was to collect a comprehensive range of accurate economic data in order to get a clearer picture of the country's economic make-up.展开更多
UPON graduating from college last July, Huang Xiaoming leased a booth at Tianyi, one of Beijing＇s largest wholesale markets,thereby taking the plunge into private business. This enterprising 22-year-old＇s decision w...UPON graduating from college last July, Huang Xiaoming leased a booth at Tianyi, one of Beijing＇s largest wholesale markets,thereby taking the plunge into private business. This enterprising 22-year-old＇s decision was based on experience in the trade learned from his father and his observations as a student. He recalls： ＂I was always looking around for novelties and gifts in Tianyi. Having seen what a large turnover stallholders there make, I see no reason why I shouldn＇t make money, as long as I keep a cool head.＂展开更多
文摘IT was the morning of June 24 when a special group of visitors arrived in Wuhu City, on the southern bank of the Yangtze River in Anhui Province. At first glace, they seemed likeany other Western tour group of mothers, fathers and excited kids. However, upon closer inspection, it became apparent that most of the young children had Chinese faces. They might have spoken with a strong American accent, and played weird foreign games,
文摘""When I first arrived in Beijing, I felt China was already a developed country."" This was American traveler Bob's first impression of China. But as he found out,first impressions aren't always true. ""When I saw western China, I got confused; the economic situation there is completely different from that of the capital.I really wonder what the true state of the Chinese economy is."" Bob is not alone.The Chinese economy has become the subject of much global debate. In 2004, the Chinese central government carried out a national economic census covering Chinese business and industry.Its aim was to collect a comprehensive range of accurate economic data in order to get a clearer picture of the country's economic make-up.
文摘UPON graduating from college last July, Huang Xiaoming leased a booth at Tianyi, one of Beijing＇s largest wholesale markets,thereby taking the plunge into private business. This enterprising 22-year-old＇s decision was based on experience in the trade learned from his father and his observations as a student. He recalls： ＂I was always looking around for novelties and gifts in Tianyi. Having seen what a large turnover stallholders there make, I see no reason why I shouldn＇t make money, as long as I keep a cool head.＂
