2004 · China Industrial Development Report

Author: Liu Shijin / Feng Fei (editors)
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book compiles some of the recent research findings from the Industry Department of the Development Research Center of the State Council. It gathers important data and situations from the development of various industries, offering valuable reference for researchers deeply concerned with the underlying issues of China's industrial development and reform, as well as for new investors closely following emerging opportunities in China. In 1998, to promptly and comprehensively grasp the latest dynamics of China's industrial development, the Industry Economics Research Department of the Development Research Center of the State Council, in collaboration with research teams composed of over 20 national relevant departments, launched the "China Industry Development Tracking Research." This book is one of the core outcomes of the 2004 edition of this research. After nearly six years of relentless effort, the study has become a high-level, authoritative, and in-depth research project that effectively combines theoretical research with practical application, leading the field domestically. It is particularly noteworthy that to scientifically, objectively, and visually reflect the characteristics and trends of various industries, the research project also drew on the basic principles of the "Harvard Index" to design the nation's first "Industry Growth Business Cycle Index" and established medium-to-short-term forecasting models for over 30 industries. These innovations not only broke through long-standing methodological challenges in domestic industry analysis and forecasting but also achieved significant practical results. These research findings have been positively evaluated by national decision-making bodies, relevant government departments, the business community, and financial and investment institutions, regarded as one of the most authoritative outcomes reflecting the trends of China's industrial development. The annual "China Industry Development Report," as a key platform for releasing the project's research findings, has been recognized both domestically and internationally as a "barometer" for China's industrial development. Additionally, this book compiles some of the recent research findings from the Industry Department of the Development Research Center of the State Council, gathering important data and situations from the development of various industries, offering valuable reference for researchers deeply concerned with the underlying issues of China's industrial development and reform, as well as for new investors closely following emerging opportunities in China.