A rising China; fortune for some, misery for others

Chinese ingenuity and rapid economic growth is unprecedented and equally inspiring in its nature. The immensely populous China, is taking on the world, with its hugely successful economic model, and mass production worldwide. This robust economic model encompasses the three very essential ingredients, key for any sustained economic growth; accessibility to cheap labor, viable bureaucratic system and above all, the ability to cater and appease to variable tastes across the global marketplace. Mainland China; (Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau combined), is the largest economic zone in the world. Chinese volume and efficiency in production, is unmatchable compared to any resident economic powerhouse in the world. China is an old civilization with a tremendous track record in facilitating trade through its vastly enormous terrain in the course of history. In ancient days, Chinese merchants were the pioneers in traveling miles looking for looming economic opportunities in its resident region and beyond. The historic silk and lapis lazuli routes were occasional rendezvous passing destination for these indigenous Chinese traders. 

The Chinese economic model is a hybrid between state controlled and private ownership. The Chinese government retains, full auspices over all aspects of domestic, and foreign economic engagements; it is also providing a playing level field opportunity for private sector, to engage in economic ventures at the same time.

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