Main Economic and Trade Partners of China and Their Economic and Trade Systems

Author: Huang Xiaoling
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book is compiled for the study and assessment of the course "Major Economic and Trade Partners of China" in higher vocational education for international trade. It refers to the assessment knowledge points and ability levels set by the National Self-Tuition Examination Guidance Committee and the Higher Vocational Education of the University of International Business and Economics for similar courses, reflecting the characteristics and teaching objectives of higher vocational education. With the strengthening of economic globalization, trade policies and systems of countries are increasingly unified under the framework of the World Trade Organization. However, at the current stage, individual differences in trade policies and systems, etc., still exist widely among countries in order to maximize trade benefits. Currently, China's economic and trade partners have expanded to over 220, but the European Union, the United States, Japan, ASEAN, South Korea, Russia, and the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions have long been China's major economic and trade partners. Most of China's foreign trade, investment, and economic and technological cooperation activities are carried out with these regions and countries. Therefore, it is highly beneficial for students to target their study and master the economic and trade knowledge of China's major economic and trade partners, including their respective economic and trade strengths and weaknesses, economic and trade policies and organizational systems, as well as the basis, motivations, and trends of economic and trade cooperation with China, in order to improve practical working skills. The features of this textbook are mainly reflected in the following aspects: , Practicality and timeliness. This textbook focuses on introducing the current economic and trade policies and organizational systems of China's major economic and trade partners, as well as the latest developments in economic and trade cooperation between China and these partners. Most of the data cited in the textbook have been updated to 2004, providing practical guidance for actual work. Second, innovative format. The textbook is designed with a "Supplementary Text," or "Small Notes" section, which provides concise background knowledge related to the content. This not only reduces the learning burden on students but also significantly expands the information content of the textbook, helping students deepen their understanding and broaden their knowledge from both "vertical" and "horizontal" perspectives to better master the course content and its applications. Third, concise and focused. The arrangement of the textbook highlights the internal logical relationships of the content while striving for concise explanations and analyses. Each chapter is accompanied by "Chapter Summary," "Key Concepts," and "Discussion Questions" to help students summarize and refine the core knowledge points of the chapter, followed by exercises to reinforce learning.