Economic Development of China Overview
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The tertiary industry has seen a decrease in its contribution to GDP from 1978 to 2019.

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In 2019, the secondary industry accounted for a larger percentage of GDP than the tertiary industry.

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The primary industry represented a smaller portion of China's economy in 2019 compared to 1978.

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The data indicates that the secondary industry has been the largest contributor to China's GDP growth in both 1978 and 2019.

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Source 3 shows that the primary industry saw a dramatic decline from 1978 to 2019.

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A country is considered developed if its per capita GDP is over US$10,000.

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In 2008, China's per capita GDP was higher than that of Germany.

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As of 2019, China's per capita GDP was lower than both the US and Japan.

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The World Bank was established after World War II to provide support primarily to developed countries.

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China's per capita GDP was approximately 13 times higher than that of Germany in 2008.

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The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) includes economic activities conducted outside the territory of a country.

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The preliminary verification of China's GDP is conducted in the second quarter of the year following the data collection.

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Per capita GDP is calculated by multiplying the total GDP by the population.

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The economic structure of a country does not influence its classification as developing or developed.

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The GDP of China was over 990 billion RMB in 2019.

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China's GDP has consistently increased every five years since 1978.

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Economic development of a country can only be evaluated using gross national income.

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The GDP of China in 1994 was less than 50 trillion RMB.

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The national online retail market is expected to remain stagnant in the second half of the year.

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From 2003 to 2006, the contribution of consumption to GDP in China reached a record low of 50%.

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Investment in China's economy has been decreasing in recent years.

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Local governments in China often understand the industries they invest in very well.

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Chinese manufacturers earn a significant share of the profits from products sold in the US, like BOSS shirts.

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Excessive capacity exists in more than ten industries in China, including textiles and electric power.

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The mode of economic development in China is expected to be sustainable in the long term.

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The three driving forces of China's economic development are consumption, investment, and export.

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China's total domestic consumption accounted for 38% of GDP in 2005.

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The proportion of domestic consumption in GDP reached its highest level at 35% in 2007.

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Export growth has been a minor factor in China's GDP growth.

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The number of online shopping users in China increased by 100 million from 2018 to this year.

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The Central Government is restricting digital transformation in retail companies.

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National online retail sales in the first half of this year reached RMB5.15 trillion.

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Sales of tangible goods in e-commerce rose by 14.3% despite market challenges.

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The novel coronavirus epidemic had no impact on domestic consumption in China.

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China's economic growth is predicted to maintain a rate of $8 ext{%}$ to $10 ext{%}$ in the future.

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The Collapse Theory suggests that China's economy is stable and without significant problems.

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Threat Theory posits that China's growing comprehensive national strength could threaten other countries' economic development.

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China's military expenses show single-digit growth each year.

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One of the concerns regarding China's rise is the unresolved Taiwan issue, which could trigger conflict.

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The increased competition from China's economic growth is believed to possibly lead to military conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region.

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According to the theories, every viewpoint aligns in agreement about China's future economic development.

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The military aspect of the Threat Theory emphasizes China's military modernization and expansion.

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Flashcards

GDP

The total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders in a year.

Per Capita GDP

A country's total GDP divided by its population. Shows the average wealth per person.

How is China's GDP calculated?

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) calculates China's GDP based on different industrial sectors, income/expenses, and data sources.

What does GDP tell us about a country?

GDP reflects the overall economic size of a country and can help evaluate its development level.

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Economic Structure

How a country's economy is organized, reflected in its export trade and production.

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Why is Economic Structure important?

It helps determine if a country is transforming from developing to developed by showing changes in its economic activities.

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Why do we look at both GDP and Per Capita GDP?

GDP shows the overall economy, while per capita GDP shows the average wealth distribution per person.

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What can Economic Structure reveal?

It shows the different industries a country relies on and how they contribute to its overall economy.

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Production Structure

The way a country allocates its workforce, capital, and resources across different industries, like agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

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Developed Country

A country recognized as developed by the World Bank, typically having a per capita GDP exceeding US$10,000.

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World Bank

An international organization that provides financial assistance and development advice to developing countries, aiming to alleviate poverty and improve living standards.

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Tertiary Industry Growth

As an economy develops, the tertiary (service) industry expands and absorbs more labor than the secondary (manufacturing) industry.

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China's Economic Development

The data from Source 2 and Source 3 show that China has shifted from a primarily agricultural economy to a more industrialized and service-oriented economy.

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Dominant Industries in 1990

The lack of data from 1990 in Source 2 and Source 3 prevents us from determining which two industries contributed the most to China's GDP growth in that year.

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Dominant Industries in 2019

In 2019, the tertiary (service) industry contributed the most to China's GDP growth, followed by the secondary (manufacturing) industry.

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Industry Trend

China's economy is experiencing a transition with a decline in the primary (agricultural) industry, a gradual increase in the secondary (manufacturing) industry, and a significant rise in the tertiary (service) industry.

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Contactless Economy

An economic system where transactions and activities occur without physical contact, often relying on digital technologies.

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China's Economic Drivers

The main forces that contribute to China's economic growth, including investment, exports, and consumption.

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Investment-Driven Growth

Economic growth primarily fueled by investments in infrastructure, factories, and equipment.

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Excessive Capacity

A situation where businesses have more production capability than the market demand for their products.

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Low Value-Added Products

Goods that are produced using relatively inexpensive resources and labor, resulting in low profit margins.

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Chinese Dependence on Exports

China's reliance on selling goods to other countries as a major driver of its economic growth.

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Blind Investment

Investments made without careful research and analysis of market conditions and potential risks.

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Government Policy Impact on Economic Phenomenon

Evaluating whether the government's actions effectively address a specific economic trend or issue.

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China's Economic Imbalance

A situation where China's economy heavily relies on exports for growth, leading to a decline in domestic consumption.

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Domestic Consumption in China (2005)

Domestic consumption accounted for 38% of China's GDP in 2005.

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Domestic Consumption in China (2007)

Domestic consumption fell to 35% of China's GDP in 2007, a record low.

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China's Economic Growth Driver

Export growth was the main factor driving GDP growth in China in recent years.

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Central Government's Role in Spending

The Chinese government has encouraged new spending patterns, focusing on digital transformation and online retail.

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Online Shopping in China

China has a large online consumer market with over 710 million online shopping users in 2023.

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Online Retail Sales in China

Online retail sales in China reached RMB 5.15 trillion in the first half of 2023, growing by 7.3% year-on-year.

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Tangible Goods Sales in China

Sales of tangible goods online grew by 14.3% in 2023, accounting for 25.2% of total retail sales.

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World's Factory

A country that dominates global manufacturing, producing a large volume of goods for export.

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Advantages of 'World's Factory' Title

Increased economic growth, job creation, foreign investment attraction, technological development, and improved infrastructure.

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Disadvantages of 'World's Factory' Title

Overdependence on manufacturing, environmental pollution, resource depletion, income inequality, and potential for political instability.

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Threat Theory

The idea that China's growing economic and military power poses a threat to other countries, potentially impacting their economic development.

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Collapse Theory

The belief that China's economic growth is unsustainable due to internal problems like unemployment, corruption, and environmental issues, leading to eventual economic collapse.

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Military Aspect of Threat Theory

China's rapidly increasing military strength and modernization efforts are seen as a potential threat, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Economic Aspect of Threat Theory

China's continued rapid economic growth leads to intensified competition, potentially causing economic hardship for other countries, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Political Aspect of Threat Theory

China's socialist ideology and unresolved territorial disputes, like the Taiwan issue, raise concerns about potential political instability and conflict.

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Study Notes

Economic Development of China

  • China's economic development has seen significant changes over the past 70 years.
  • From 1949 to 1978, political campaigns negatively impacted economic growth, leading to periods of negative GDP growth (1960-1962, 1967-1968, 1976).
  • In 1978, the Reform and Opening-up policy was introduced, shifting focus from class struggle to economic development.
  • This led to rapid economic growth, with annual average GDP growth of 12.3% in the following 40 years.
  • China's GDP increased substantially from RMB367.8 billion in 1978 to RMB412,119 billion in 2010.
  • China replaced Japan to become the world's second-largest economy in 2010.

Economic Indicators

  • Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total market value of goods and services produced in a country. Reflects the overall economic performance.
  • Per capita GDP: Total GDP divided by the population. A better indicator of average economic performance per person.
  • Economic Structure: Reflects the proportion of different sectors (agriculture, industry, services), and is essential in assessing a country's level of development.

Comparison with Other Developed Countries

  • China's GDP has rapidly grown since 1978, becoming the world's second-largest economy.
  • Despite this rapid growth, China's per capita GDP remains significantly lower than that of developed nations (e.g., the US, Japan).
  • Factors like population size contribute to the difference in per capita figures.

Four Economic Regions of China

  • Eastern Region: High population density, significant economic activity, large manufacturing industries.
  • Central Region: Significant manufacturing but a slower pace of development compared to the Eastern region.
  • Western Region: Lower population density, slower development relative to other regions.
  • Northeastern Region: High population density and industrial history (heavy industry).

Human Development Index (HDI)

  • The United Nations uses HDI to assess human development across countries.
  • It considers life expectancy, education levels, and per capita income.
  • China has seen significant improvements in HDI ranking but still lags behind developed nations given China's population.

Industrial Structure

  • Primary Industry: Agriculture, forestry, fishing.
  • Secondary Industry: Manufacturing, construction.
  • Tertiary Industry: Services, retail, finance.
  • China's industrial structure shifted from primary to secondary to tertiary as economic progress occurred.
  • The proportion of primary industries decreased while that of secondary and tertiary industries grew.
  • A shift toward the tertiary industry signifies a move to a more sophisticated economy.

Can China Become a Developed Country?

  • China's rapid GDP growth, though impressive, doesn't equate to developed country status.
  • Factors like per capita GDP, economic structure, industrial development, and societal factors play vital roles, and need to improve to reach developed country standards.

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This quiz explores the significant changes in China's economic development over the past 70 years, detailing the impact of political campaigns and the reform policies introduced in 1978. It highlights China's rapid GDP growth, significant milestones, and economic indicators that portray its extensive transformation into the world's second-largest economy.

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