China - Case Study Flashcards
What was China’s main export to European consumers
Cheaper manufactured goods
What is the UKs biggest export back to China
What can it be made into
Wast plastic
Can be made into new soft toys and decorations
Since the 1970s how much has the Chinese economy grows in eight years
Doubled in size
What new sector is now taking over in China
“New” knowledge and information
From 1949 to 76 the Republic kept Communist China deliberately separate from the rest of the world what did this result in
Little individual wealth or overseas business was permitted
After 1976 and a new ruler a new policy was developed which allowed investment from overseas what is the policy called
“Open-door policy”
The UK was important £22.8 billion worth of goods and exporting £7.7 billion to China in which year?
2009
In 1990 China was able to increase its capital economy by producing more goods and service without what
State interference
How much energy does the Three Gorges Dam provide for China
11% - 15%
What did China join in 2001 which allowed investors to take advantage of China’s low labour costs and Special Economic Zones
World Trade Organisation
