Contents

Section Four: Government and Economy

Introduction

4.1. THE ECONOMY

  • The People's Republic of China
  • Downturn
  • Government action
  • Government support for textiles
  • Inflation/deflation

4.2. HONG KONG, MACAU AND TAIWAN

  • Hong Kong
  • Macau
  • Taiwan

4.3. KEY REGIONS

  • Pearl River Delta
  • Yangtze River Delta
  • Beijing-Tianjin-Tangshan

4.4. THE CONSUMER

  • Chinese population
  • Environmental issues
  • Consumer confidence: Greater China
  • Retail sales: PRC
  • Retail sales: Hong Kong and Macau
  • Retail sales: Taiwan

4.5. COUNTERFEITING/IPR

  • Overview
  • Consumer activity

4.6. PROTECTIONISM

  • China in the WTO
  • Safeguards
  • Safeguard expiry
  • Support for free trade

4.7. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS/INDUSTRY BODIES

4.8. TRADE SHOWS/EXHIBITIONS IN GREATER CHINA

Appendices

A. Sources

B. Selected Industry Associations