The stagnation of grain output per head in the 1990s in China raises questions about grain sector performance. This paper discusses the scope for further reforms to contribute to output growth. Opportunities for further reform in both input and output markets are identified. The potential...

This paper examines the extent of China's inter-relationship with the world economy and the level of dependency on world trade. It examines four main sectors: grains, fibres, iron and steel, and energy. It argues that China's level of trade interaction is not as high as the surface figures...