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Published: 1 June 2010

Global Agenda Council on China 2012-2014

China’s economy continues its rise, driven by growing imports, a substantial trade deficit and government-led investment. Outbound investment has not been a significant part of this equation. Yet the development of foreign direct investment is offering unprecedented opportunities to the country’s global economic partners. Overall, Chinese policymakers and business leaders need a more holistic and sophisticated analysis of the issues surrounding foreign investment.

China’s economy continues its rise, driven by growing imports, a substantial trade deficit and government-led investment. Outbound investment has not been a significant part of this equation. Yet the development of foreign direct investment is offering unprecedented opportunities to the country’s global economic partners. Overall, Chinese policymakers and business leaders need a more holistic and sophisticated analysis of the issues surrounding foreign investment.

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