China in 2012: What’s Next for the Emerging Economy
It’s nearly impossible to open a newspaper or flip on a world news station without coming across a story covering China’s economic growth within the last few years. With consistent annual growth rates of around 10 percent for the last decade and the title of country that is the largest global exporter of goods, the nation is an industrial powerhouse that is understandably the aim of many companies considering international expansion.
Watching China’s meteoric rise throughout the last few decades has been fascinating, but recent news about slowing growth begs the question: What’s next for this emerging economy? Is growth sustainable? What factors will come into play and what challenges will develop for those looking to do business in this opportunity rich nation?
