China has experienced spectacular economic growth since 1978, averaging 8 to 9% per year. As a result, on average …, people’s standard of living is far higher than ever before in China’s history. However, economic disparities have also … policies. This book includes the papers from a seminar held in Paris on 20-21 October 2003 to explore the causes of China …

This book presents the proceedings of an OECD conference reflecting on how China can best manage its reform process … under WTO integration. It is an invaluable analysis of farm and rural realities in today’s China and their ultimate … implications for world trade. China’s World Trade Organisation membership has brought unprecedented opportunities and challenges …

China's endowment of water resources is extremely low, poorly distributed, and increasingly polluted. With agriculture … being one of the main consumers of water, China's future development depends on initiatives that will raise the efficiency … and efficacy of water use. These workshop proceedings examine the current situation in China, look at what is being done …

The pace of growth in China's agricultural sector is remarkable. Over the past 20 years, food production has outpaced … questions. Most importantly, will China be able to provide food for its population in a sustainable way, while absorbing the 15 … million people added to its population each year? What policies should accompany China’s transition to a market-based economy …