This landmark study provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of Chinas economy today, and also from a historical perspective. It also gives an authoritative view of the domestic policy challenges ahead as China adapts to WTO membership. China in the World Economy is the result of the OECDs dialogue over several years with China. This study takes stock of this dialogue and analyses the policies that will have to be adjusted in order to meet the challenges of further trade and investment liberalisation.It is an invaluable resource for any organisation or individual wishing to understand the economic dynamics behind this rapidly developing country and for investors or companies planning to do business in China. China in the World Economy provides detailed sector information and statistics from many OECD departments, giving valuable insight into economic patterns past, present and future.