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Sandra Elliott, Director International Development Division

China. Sandra Elliott, Director International Development Division. Overview. 1.3 billion people (1/5 of world population) Third largest country in the world Communist Party – retains monopoly on power & strict control Period of immense economic & social change. Economy.

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Sandra Elliott, Director International Development Division

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  1. China Sandra Elliott, Director International Development Division

  2. Overview • 1.3 billion people (1/5 of world population) • Third largest country in the world • Communist Party – retains monopoly on power & strict control • Period of immense economic & social change

  3. Economy • 9.5% average growth over last two decades • World’s 5th largest exporter of merchandise • Entry to WTO • Strained trading relations • Danger of overheating

  4. Economy • Growth of market forces influencing economy • Increased role for private sector • Substantial foreign investment • Growth forecast to slow

  5. Challenges • Wealth gap • Rural depopulation • Spread of progress and benefits uneven across the country • Environmental concerns • Social concerns: HIV, corruption, human rights

  6. Cardiff in China • Research: Urban China Research Centre • Teaching: Young Lawyer programme • Learning: 600 Chinese students • Business: Baosteel • Outreach: Confucius Institute

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