1. Sandra Elliott, Director International Development Division China

2. Overview 1.3 billion people (1/5 of world population) Third largest country in the world Communist Party – retains monopoly on power & strict control Period of immense economic & social change

3. Economy 9.5% average growth over last two decades World’s 5 th largest exporter of merchandise Entry to WTO Strained trading relations Danger of overheating

4. Economy Growth of market forces influencing economy Increased role for private sector Substantial foreign investment Growth forecast to slow

5. Challenges Wealth gap Rural depopulation Spread of progress and benefits uneven across the country Environmental concerns Social concerns: HIV, corruption, human rights

6. Cardiff in China Research:Urban China Research Centre Teaching:Young Lawyer programme Learning:600 Chinese students Business:Baosteel Outreach:Confucius Institute