Report: The Ten Highlights of China's Commercial Sector, 2007-2008

by Li & Fung Research Centre and The Expert Committee of the China General Chamber of Commerce

In recent years, China's commercial sector has been evolving at a rapid pace. With impressive economic growth, rising wealth levels, continuous market liberalization and government efforts to boost domestic consumption, China's commercial sector presents rosy development prospects.China is a market not to be missed by investors today.

With strong fundamentals - impressive economic growth, bourgeoning middle class, accelerating urbanization and government efforts to promote orderly development of the market, China's commercial market is set to generate enormous development opportunities.

The Ten Highlights:

1. An ever-growing retail sector - retail sales rising at the fastest pace in a decade

2. Growing concerns about the food industry among government authorities and consumers

3. Mergers and acquisitions, company restructuring and public listings rapidly transforming the commercial landscape in China

4. Foreign commercial enterprises looking for new growth paths in China

5. Rural commercial infrastructure development achieving impressive progress

6. Development of commercial businesses in residential communities gaining momentum

7. Industry organizations playing a bigger role in the economy

8. Commercial property market facing both opportunities and challenges

9. From sheer scale expansion to building a critical mass - retail businesses striving to increase overall competitiveness

10.The landmark Anti-monopoly Law - paving the way towards a more regulated commercial sector

Available for download at http://www.lifunggroup.com/research/pdf/china_special_071022.pdf