Ten Highlights of China’s Commercial Sector, 2007-2008

A special report conducted by Li & Fung Research Centre, and Secretariat of the Expert Committee of China General Chamber of Commerce, highlights the following. Maybe it is helpful to those wanting to do , or doing business in China.

1. An ever-growing retail sector – retail sales rising at the fastest pace in a decade

2. Growing concerns about the food industry among government authorities and consumers

3. Mergers and acquisitions, company restructuring and public listings rapidly transforming the commercial landscape in China

4. Foreign commercial enterprises looking for new growth paths in China

5. Rural commercial infrastructure development achieving impressive progress

6. Development of commercial businesses in residential communities gaining momentum

7. Industry organizations playing a bigger role in the economy

8. Commercial property market facing both opportunities and challenges

9. From sheer scale expansion to building a critical mass – retail businesses striving to increase overall competitiveness

10. The landmark Anti-monopoly Law – paving the way towards a more regulated commercial sector