focus of China - lesson 4

Question 1

3 reasons why China’s economy has grown

Answer 1

Large workforce, FDI, geographical location

Question 2

Give an explanation for large workforce

Answer 2

rural-urban migration due to the mechanisation of agriculture increasing unmeployement - one child policy meaning women spend less time raising children

Question 3

Give an explanation for FDI

Answer 3

Foreign direct investment - foreign companies can invest here to make more profit and spend less money

Question 4

Give an explanation for geographical location

Answer 4

China is close to local consumers and trading partners, has natural resources like coal, oil and gas

Question 5

Global impacts

Answer 5

16 of China’s cities most polluted in the world, SEZs, 40% of Chinese manufactured goods are sold overseas

Question 6

Local impacts

Answer 6

migrant workers treated poorly, Beijing’s residents have lower life expectancy due to pollution, Shenzhen relies on migrant workers