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This thoroughly researched and clearly written compendium of available statistical information on China provides reliable information, careful explanations, useful guides to further research,and a full bibliography. An exhaustive compilation of national and provincial statistics on mainland China from 1949 to 1959, this book covers every facet of the Communist Chinese economy and presents the most comprehensive coverage available of statistical data on China from this period. Based on data obtained directly from Chinese sources, this book is the first attempt to provide Western readers with a reliable reference on the economy of mainland China. ... Read more

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This is an important resource for anyone who wants to use Chinese historical statistics. The author traces the evolution of China's Maritime Customs service, explains how the service compiled trade statistics, and shows readers how to obtain, organize, and interpret Customs statistics. The book includes a CD, with a large collection of Customs data in Excel spreadsheet format.

China Maritime Customs, which operated on the mainland from 1859 through 1948, left a massive trove of statistical returns, business studies, and annual reports. These documents, produced in English and available to the general public, provide a comprehensive record of China’s shipping and trade--and of trade and commercial development in each ‘open’ port city and its hinterland. While national data are fairly easy to find in published compendia, using port-specific data generally requires delving into the original Customs documents. This book guides the reader through those documents, explaining what sorts of information are available in them, where to get them, and how to use them effectively. It shows readers, in particular, how to gather, interpret, and use statistics that pertain to specific ports, regions, and commodities.

The three components of this book collect and organize a wealth of essential information.
---A concise history explains the origins of the Maritime (or ‘foreign') Customs, shows how its responsibilities and geographical presence changed over time, and describes how it gathered and compiled trade statistics.
---Sixty-five spreadsheets, on a CD included with the printed volume, contain a large and unique set of trade data drawn directly from Customs documents. Most of these data pertain to individual ports, in some cases tracing their trade histories for periods of almost 90 years.
---A case study makes extensive use of data on the CD, painting a detailed portrait of the tea trade at ports in Fujian province. This case study points out pitfalls in the data and explains how to avoid them. It shows the reader how to compile series of statistics that take account of variations in coverage and statistical practice, and suggests how port-specific data series can illuminate patterns of trade and development in China’s regions.

Maps, graphs, tables, and sidebars supplement the main text. Sevenadditional texts on the CD show how the spreadsheets were constructedand provide item-by-item explanations of the data they contain. ... Read more

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A collection of information about China's regional economic and social development, this volume provides a systematic compilation of regional statistics, including exposition of key variables. ... Read more

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China Rural Statistics 1988 offers essential basic information on China's rural economic and social development and the outcome of rural reform. There are eleven sections: Rural Basic Statistics; Total Output Value of Rural Society; Output of Major Farm Crops, Livestock, and Township and Village Enterprises' Industrial Products; Rural Commerce; Rural Economic Efficiency; Rural Financial Statistics; Income and Living Expenditure of Rural Households; Rural Production Conditions; Rural Culture, Education, Health Care, and Social Welfare; The Ranking of Regions by Selected Indicators; and Selected Indicators at County Level. ... Read more

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China Trade and Price Statistics 1988 is compiled to give a comprehensive and systematic reflection of China's development and achievements in the field of domestic trade, prices, foreign economic relations, trade and tourism since the founding of the People's Republic of China. With its rich information, this book will prove to be of practical and reference value to China and foreign economists; faculty and students of economics departments in higher learning and research institutions; and to foreign business people; as well as Chinese in Hong Kong and Macao who have started (or wish to start) investment in, and/or participate in economic and technical cooperation with China. ... Read more

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China Trade and Price Statistics 1989 is compiled to give a comprehensive and systematic reflection on China's development and achievements in the field of domestic trade, prices, foreign economic relations, trade and tourism since the founding of the People's Republic of China. With its rich statistical information, this book will prove to be of practical and reference value to Chinese and foreign economists, and faculty and students of economics departments in higher learning and research institutions. ... Read more

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The China Statistical Yearbook, published by China Statistics Press annually, is one of the most widely used references among China watchers. This 2008 publication (27th edition) provides comprehensive data up to the year 2007 with rich statistics on population, economy, resources, markets, industries, geographic areas and much more.... Well written overviews and explanations provide in-depth insights regarding the scope of the data, as well as the methodologies used to analyze and organize the information. Historical data and analysis provide you an accurate picture regarding China's path of development over time. It is the official view of the P.R.China government regarding various aspects of China's social and economic development. Table of Contents 1. Division of Administrative Areas and Natural Resources 2. General Survey 3. National Accounts 4. Population 5. Employment and Wages 6. Investment in Fixed Assets 7. Energy 8. Government Finance 9. Price Indices 10. People's Livelihood 11. General Survey of Cities 12. Environment Protection 13. Agriculture 14. Industry 15. Construction 16. Transport, Post and Telecommunication Services 17. Domestic Trade 18. Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation 19. Tourism 20. Financial Intermediation 21. Education, Science and Technology 22. Culture, Sports and Public Health 23. Other Social Activities 24. Main Social and Economic Indicators of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 25. Main Social and Economic Indicators of Macao Special Administrative Region In the appendix, the key social and economic data of Taiwan are listed. Also, comparison tables of key economic and social statistical data between P. R. China and other major countries are listed. ... Read more

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The China Statistical Yearbook, published by China Statistics Press annually, is one of the most widely used references among China watchers. This 2007 publication (26th edition) provides comprehensive data up to the year 2006 with rich statistics on population, economy, resources, markets, industries, geographic areas and much more.... Well written overviews and explanations provide in-depth insights regarding the scope of the data, as well as the methodologies used to analyze and organize the information. Historical data and analysis provide you an accurate picture regarding China's path of development over time. It is the official view of the P.R.China government regarding various aspects of China's social and economic development.In addition, the China Statistical Bureau revised the GDP numbers of previous years using a new model, which are included in this new edition for the first time! ... Read more

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The first comprehensive study of China's economy as it enters the World Trade Organization. All sectors examines with reference to historical factors as well as current influences. CD-ROM included. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Westchester County Business Journal, published by Westfair Communications, Inc. on February 21, 2005. The length of the article is 832 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The story of the century.(The rising dragon: a special report on the China-Westfair relations)
Publication: Westchester County Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 21, 2005
Publisher: Westfair Communications, Inc.
Volume: 44Issue: 8Page: 20(2)

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"Consumer China" provides volume and value market statistics for over 330 consumer markets together with manufacturer and brand shares for all the major consumer goods sectors in China. Combine this with full coverage of socio-economic parameters and you have an essential research tool capable of giving a complete picture of modern consumer trends in China, including detailed information on Hong Kong. ... Read more

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This book provides volume and value market statistics for over 330 consumer markets together with manufacturer and brand shares for all the major consumer goods sectors in China. Combine this with full coverage of socio-economic parameters and you have an essential research tool capable of giving a complete picture of modern consumer trends in China, including detailed information on Hong Kong. ... Read more

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"Consumer China" provides volume and value market statistics for over 330 consumer markets together with manufacturer and brand shares for all the major consumer goods sectors in China. Combine this with full coverage of socio-economic parameters and you have an essential research tool capable of giving a complete picture of modern consumer trends in China, including detailed information on Hong Kong. ... Read more