With ever increasing water demands and the continuous intensification of water scarcity arising from China's industrialization, the country is struggling to harmonize its industrial development and water supply. This...With ever increasing water demands and the continuous intensification of water scarcity arising from China's industrialization, the country is struggling to harmonize its industrial development and water supply. This paper presents a systems analysis of water with- drawals by Chinese industry and investigates demand- driven industrial water uses embodied in final demand and interregional trade based on a multi-regional input-output model. In 2007, the Electric Power, Steam, and Hot Water Production and Supply sector ranks first in direct industrial water withdrawal (DWW), and Construction has the largest embodied industrial water use (EWU). Investment, consumption, and exports contribute to 34.6%, 33.3%, and 30.6% of the national total EWU, respectively. Specifically, 58.0%, 51.1%, 48.6%, 43.3%, and 37.5% of the regional EWUs respectively in Guangdong, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Fujian are attributed to international exports. The total interregional import/export of embodied water is equivalent to about 40% of the national total DWW, of which 55.5% is associated with the DWWs of Electric Power, Steam, and Hot Water Production and Supply. Jiangsu is the biggest interregional exporter and deficit receiver of embodied water, in contrast to Guangdong as the biggest interregional importer and surplus receiver. Without implementing effective water- saving measures and adjusting industrial structures, the regional imbalance between water availability and water demand tends to intensify considering the water impact of domestic trade of industrial products. Steps taken to improve water use efficiency in production, and to enhance embodied water saving in consumption are both of great significance for supporting China's water policies.展开更多
Medicinal plants are the primary material basis for disease prevention and treatment in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).The conservation and sustainable utilization of these medicinal plants is critical for the deve...Medicinal plants are the primary material basis for disease prevention and treatment in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).The conservation and sustainable utilization of these medicinal plants is critical for the development of the TCM industry.However,wild medicinal plant resources have sharply declined in recent decades.To ameliorate the shortage of medicinal plant resources,it is essential to explore the development potential of the TCM industry in different geographical regions.For this purpose,we examined the spatial distribution of commonly used medicinal plants in China,the number of Chinese medicinal material markets,and the number of TCM decoction piece enterprises.Specifically,multispecies superimposition analysis and Thiessen polygons were used to reveal the optimal range for planting bulk medicinal plants and the ideal regions for building Chinese medicinal material markets,respectively.Furthermore,we quantitatively analyzed mismatches between the spatial distribution of commonly used medicinal plant richness,Chinese medicinal material markets,and TCM decoction piece enterprises.We found that the areas suitable for growing commonly used medicinal plants in China were mainly distributed in Hengduan Mountain,Nanling Mountain,Wuling Mountain,and Daba Mountain areas.The Thiessen polygon network based on Chinese medicinal material market localities showed there are currently fewer markets in southwestern,northwestern,and northeastern China than in central and southern China.TCM decoction piece enterprises are concentrated in a few provinces,such as Hebei and Jiangxi.We found that the distribution of commonly used medicinal plants,Chinese medicinal material markets and TCM decoction piece enterprises are mismatched in Henan,Shaanxi,Hunan,Hubei,Zhejiang,Fujian,Chongqing,and Xizang.We recommend strengthening development of the TCM industry in Henan,Hunan,Zhejiang,Shaanxi,Hubei,Chongqing,Fujian,and Xizang;building more Chinese medicinal material markets in southwestern,northwestern,and northeastern China;and establishing medicinal plant nurseries in resource-rich provinces to better protect and domesticate local medicinal plants.展开更多
The China state shipbuilding corporation (CSSC), a leading shipbuilding enterprise of the Chinese shipbuilding industry, has made rapid progress during recent years. The welding technology, considered as the crucial f...The China state shipbuilding corporation (CSSC), a leading shipbuilding enterprise of the Chinese shipbuilding industry, has made rapid progress during recent years. The welding technology, considered as the crucial factor in the development of the industry, plays a significant role. This paper presents the growth of shipbuilding technology, the associated welding processes and the prospects for the shipbuilding industry.展开更多
Chita has demonstrated to the world its infinite potential. At present the country is gearing up to present to world industry the latest string to beadded to its broad bow of success:creativity.
This study investigates the current enviromnent of the Chinese record industry, and focuses on particular problems with business in China. Specifically, I will look at the reasons that led to the Chinese record indus...This study investigates the current enviromnent of the Chinese record industry, and focuses on particular problems with business in China. Specifically, I will look at the reasons that led to the Chinese record industry' s gradual depression in the past thirty years. Additionally, I will show the important reasons why piracy is on a rampage in China, and explain why China has not been able to solve this problem. To do this, I will examine the data of CD sales and revenue of Chinese Records Company in recent years, to see what has changed.展开更多
Developing countries are encouraged to pursue environmental protection and industrial development simultaneously,although it is a big challenge to reach win-win situation.This study explored the relationshipbetween en...Developing countries are encouraged to pursue environmental protection and industrial development simultaneously,although it is a big challenge to reach win-win situation.This study explored the relationshipbetween environmental regulations and the industry enhancement in developing countries through conducting an empirical analysis of the impact of environmental regulationson Chinese automobile industry.In the empirical analysis,a total of64Chinese automobile enterprises were investigated,the Malmquist index of total factor productivity was adopted to determine the productivity of Chinese automobiles,and the two-step system Generalised Method of Moments(GMM)estimation was used for the regressionanalysis.The resultsshowedthat environmental regulations negatively affected the productivity and technology of Chinese automobile industry during 2004-2018.The production costof automobile industry in China was rising sharply,and the productivity and technological progress of Chinese automobile industry were impeded significantly.The case of Chinese automobile industry illustrated that strict environmental requirements can negatively impact industry productivity by increasing production costs and squeezing industry profits.展开更多
Chinese electrotechnical industry includes power generation equipment, power transmission and distribution equipment, multi-purpose equipment, and basic electrical material. The industry has 46 national technical ... Chinese electrotechnical industry includes power generation equipment, power transmission and distribution equipment, multi-purpose equipment, and basic electrical material. The industry has 46 national technical committees (TC) and sub-committees (SC), which mirrors to 70 TCs and SCs of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). During the past five years, leaded by Standardization Administration of China (SAC),China Electrical Equipment Industry Association (CEEIA) obtained many great achievements in promoting participation of international standardization activities by improving unified management and concentrating industrial strength:……展开更多
The Chinese software industry has had a late start. Although it has been developing fast, it is still at its initial stage. 1. Industry Scale At present, there are more than 1,800 software enterprises, with employees ...The Chinese software industry has had a late start. Although it has been developing fast, it is still at its initial stage. 1. Industry Scale At present, there are more than 1,800 software enterprises, with employees numbering 100,000. Enterprises of a certain scale include the Founder Group Corporation, Chinese Software Corporation,Software Group Corporation of Northeast University, Shandong Zhongchuan Software Engineering Corporation, Yongyou Software Group Corporation, Beijing Hope Group Corporation, Stone Lifang Company,展开更多
The Textile industry is one of the mainstay industries of the national economy and China should be counted as the top textile country in the world in terms of production scale of raw materials and finished products an...The Textile industry is one of the mainstay industries of the national economy and China should be counted as the top textile country in the world in terms of production scale of raw materials and finished products and huge textile consumption. The rapid development of production and the availability of more textiles have stepped up the Chinese people’s advance to a well-offlivelihood.展开更多
基金This study has been supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 71403270), the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, China University of Mining & Technology (Grant No. SKLCRSM14KFA03), and the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (Grant No. 20120023120002).
文摘With ever increasing water demands and the continuous intensification of water scarcity arising from China's industrialization, the country is struggling to harmonize its industrial development and water supply. This paper presents a systems analysis of water with- drawals by Chinese industry and investigates demand- driven industrial water uses embodied in final demand and interregional trade based on a multi-regional input-output model. In 2007, the Electric Power, Steam, and Hot Water Production and Supply sector ranks first in direct industrial water withdrawal (DWW), and Construction has the largest embodied industrial water use (EWU). Investment, consumption, and exports contribute to 34.6%, 33.3%, and 30.6% of the national total EWU, respectively. Specifically, 58.0%, 51.1%, 48.6%, 43.3%, and 37.5% of the regional EWUs respectively in Guangdong, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Fujian are attributed to international exports. The total interregional import/export of embodied water is equivalent to about 40% of the national total DWW, of which 55.5% is associated with the DWWs of Electric Power, Steam, and Hot Water Production and Supply. Jiangsu is the biggest interregional exporter and deficit receiver of embodied water, in contrast to Guangdong as the biggest interregional importer and surplus receiver. Without implementing effective water- saving measures and adjusting industrial structures, the regional imbalance between water availability and water demand tends to intensify considering the water impact of domestic trade of industrial products. Steps taken to improve water use efficiency in production, and to enhance embodied water saving in consumption are both of great significance for supporting China's water policies.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31800178)the Strategic Priority Research Programme of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB31000000)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(2021077).
文摘Medicinal plants are the primary material basis for disease prevention and treatment in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).The conservation and sustainable utilization of these medicinal plants is critical for the development of the TCM industry.However,wild medicinal plant resources have sharply declined in recent decades.To ameliorate the shortage of medicinal plant resources,it is essential to explore the development potential of the TCM industry in different geographical regions.For this purpose,we examined the spatial distribution of commonly used medicinal plants in China,the number of Chinese medicinal material markets,and the number of TCM decoction piece enterprises.Specifically,multispecies superimposition analysis and Thiessen polygons were used to reveal the optimal range for planting bulk medicinal plants and the ideal regions for building Chinese medicinal material markets,respectively.Furthermore,we quantitatively analyzed mismatches between the spatial distribution of commonly used medicinal plant richness,Chinese medicinal material markets,and TCM decoction piece enterprises.We found that the areas suitable for growing commonly used medicinal plants in China were mainly distributed in Hengduan Mountain,Nanling Mountain,Wuling Mountain,and Daba Mountain areas.The Thiessen polygon network based on Chinese medicinal material market localities showed there are currently fewer markets in southwestern,northwestern,and northeastern China than in central and southern China.TCM decoction piece enterprises are concentrated in a few provinces,such as Hebei and Jiangxi.We found that the distribution of commonly used medicinal plants,Chinese medicinal material markets and TCM decoction piece enterprises are mismatched in Henan,Shaanxi,Hunan,Hubei,Zhejiang,Fujian,Chongqing,and Xizang.We recommend strengthening development of the TCM industry in Henan,Hunan,Zhejiang,Shaanxi,Hubei,Chongqing,Fujian,and Xizang;building more Chinese medicinal material markets in southwestern,northwestern,and northeastern China;and establishing medicinal plant nurseries in resource-rich provinces to better protect and domesticate local medicinal plants.
文摘The China state shipbuilding corporation (CSSC), a leading shipbuilding enterprise of the Chinese shipbuilding industry, has made rapid progress during recent years. The welding technology, considered as the crucial factor in the development of the industry, plays a significant role. This paper presents the growth of shipbuilding technology, the associated welding processes and the prospects for the shipbuilding industry.
文摘Chita has demonstrated to the world its infinite potential. At present the country is gearing up to present to world industry the latest string to beadded to its broad bow of success:creativity.
文摘This study investigates the current enviromnent of the Chinese record industry, and focuses on particular problems with business in China. Specifically, I will look at the reasons that led to the Chinese record industry' s gradual depression in the past thirty years. Additionally, I will show the important reasons why piracy is on a rampage in China, and explain why China has not been able to solve this problem. To do this, I will examine the data of CD sales and revenue of Chinese Records Company in recent years, to see what has changed.
文摘Developing countries are encouraged to pursue environmental protection and industrial development simultaneously,although it is a big challenge to reach win-win situation.This study explored the relationshipbetween environmental regulations and the industry enhancement in developing countries through conducting an empirical analysis of the impact of environmental regulationson Chinese automobile industry.In the empirical analysis,a total of64Chinese automobile enterprises were investigated,the Malmquist index of total factor productivity was adopted to determine the productivity of Chinese automobiles,and the two-step system Generalised Method of Moments(GMM)estimation was used for the regressionanalysis.The resultsshowedthat environmental regulations negatively affected the productivity and technology of Chinese automobile industry during 2004-2018.The production costof automobile industry in China was rising sharply,and the productivity and technological progress of Chinese automobile industry were impeded significantly.The case of Chinese automobile industry illustrated that strict environmental requirements can negatively impact industry productivity by increasing production costs and squeezing industry profits.
文摘 Chinese electrotechnical industry includes power generation equipment, power transmission and distribution equipment, multi-purpose equipment, and basic electrical material. The industry has 46 national technical committees (TC) and sub-committees (SC), which mirrors to 70 TCs and SCs of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). During the past five years, leaded by Standardization Administration of China (SAC),China Electrical Equipment Industry Association (CEEIA) obtained many great achievements in promoting participation of international standardization activities by improving unified management and concentrating industrial strength:……
文摘The Chinese software industry has had a late start. Although it has been developing fast, it is still at its initial stage. 1. Industry Scale At present, there are more than 1,800 software enterprises, with employees numbering 100,000. Enterprises of a certain scale include the Founder Group Corporation, Chinese Software Corporation,Software Group Corporation of Northeast University, Shandong Zhongchuan Software Engineering Corporation, Yongyou Software Group Corporation, Beijing Hope Group Corporation, Stone Lifang Company,
文摘The Textile industry is one of the mainstay industries of the national economy and China should be counted as the top textile country in the world in terms of production scale of raw materials and finished products and huge textile consumption. The rapid development of production and the availability of more textiles have stepped up the Chinese people’s advance to a well-offlivelihood.