China
By: Jessica Bird
Population
1,336,718,015
Number one populated country
Natural Resources
Coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, mercury, tin, tungsten, antimony, aluminum, lead, zinc, uranium, hydropower potential (World?s largest)
China and the US
1 Chinese Yuan= .1527 US dollars
Relationship: We owe them about 1.2 trillion; we are in debt to them.
Labor Force
Agriculture: 38.1% Industry: 27.8% Services: 34.1%
Highest paying: Interpreter, 3G engineer.
Average income: 40000 Renminbi (less than 6000 American Dollars)
Business in China
Business Etiquette
Conservative suits for men, Women should avoid high heels and short sleeved blouses.
Being on time is vital and appointments are necessary.