http://www.tradingeconomics.com/RSS Feed60http://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/housing-indexHousing Index in China increased to 6 percent in May of 2013 from 4.90 percent in April of 2013. Housing Index in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Historically, from 2011 until 2013, China Housing Index averaged 1.99 Percent reaching an all time high of 6 Percent in May of 2013 and a record low of -1.50 Percent in May of 2012. In China, Housing Index is measured by year over year change in house prices in 70 medium and large cities. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Housing Index. National Bureau of Statistics of ChinaTue, 18 Jun 2013 11:42:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/current-accountChina recorded a Current Account surplus of 47.60 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2013. Current Account in China is reported by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. Historically, from 1998 until 2013, China Current Account averaged 38.14 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 133.10 USD Billion in December of 2008 and a record low of -0.90 USD Billion in June of 2001. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for China Current Account. State Administration of Foreign Exchange Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:39:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/employed-personsEmployed Persons in China increased to 76704 Tens of Thousands Persons in 2012 from 76420 Tens of Thousands Persons in 2011. Employed Persons in China is reported by the MOHRSS, China. Historically, from 1952 until 2012, China Employed Persons averaged 58383.44 Tens of Thousands Persons reaching an all time high of 76704 Tens of Thousands Persons in December of 2012 and a record low of 20729 Tens of Thousands Persons in December of 1952. In China, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Employed Persons. MOHRSS, ChinaMon, 17 Jun 2013 13:08:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/importsImports in China decreased to 1623.41 USD Hundred Million in May of 2013 from 1689 USD Hundred Million in April of 2013. Imports in China is reported by the General Administration of Customs. Historically, from 1983 until 2013, China Imports averaged 378.28 USD Hundred Million reaching an all time high of 1830.13 USD Hundred Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 16.60 USD Hundred Million in July of 1983. China’s main imports are electromechanical products (43 percent of total imports). The country is also one of the biggest consumers of commodities in the world. Among commodities the biggest demand is for crude oil (12 percent of total imports), iron ore (5 percent), copper, aluminum and soybeans. China’s main import partners are: European Union, ASEAN, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Others include: Australia, South Africa and Brazil. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports.General Administration of Customs Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/exportsExports in China decreased to 1827.66 USD Hundred Million in May of 2013 from 1870.61 USD Hundred Million in April of 2013. Exports in China is reported by the General Administration of Customs. Historically, from 1983 until 2013, China Exports averaged 431.95 USD Hundred Million reaching an all time high of 1992.30 USD Hundred Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 13 USD Hundred Million in January of 1984. Export growth has been a major component supporting China's rapid economic expansion. Exports of goods and services constitute 30% of GDP. China major exports are: electromechanical products (57 percent of total exports) and labor-intensive products like clothing, textiles, footwear, furniture, plastic products, bags and toys (20 percent). In recent years, the exports of high tech products have been also growing and in 2012 accounted for 29 percent of total exports. China’s main export partners are the United States (17 percent), European Union (16 percent), ASEAN (10 percent), Japan (7 percent) and South Korea. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports.General Administration of Customs Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/balance-of-tradeChina recorded a trade surplus of 204.25 USD Hundred Million in May of 2013. Balance of Trade in China is reported by the General Administration of Customs. Historically, from 1983 until 2013, China Balance of Trade averaged 53.67 USD Hundred Million reaching an all time high of 404 USD Hundred Million in November of 2008 and a record low of -319.81 USD Hundred Million in February of 2012. Since 1995 China has been recording consistent trade surpluses. From 2004 to 2009 China’s annual trade surplus has increased 10 times. Yet, as the global demand is slowing down and import of commodities for vast infrastructure projects and consumer goods is growing, there has been a significant decline in trade surplus. In the last few years, the biggest trade surpluses were recorded with the United States, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Vietnam and Singapore. The biggest trade deficits were recorded with Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, Germany, South Africa, Japan and Brazil. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Balance of Trade.General Administration of Customs Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in China was recorded at 2.10 percent in May of 2013. Inflation Rate in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, China Inflation Rate averaged 5.85 Percent reaching an all time high of 28.40 Percent in February of 1989 and a record low of -2.20 Percent in April of 1999. In China, the most important components of the CPI basket are Food (31.8 percent of total weight) and Residence (17.2 percent). Recreation, Education and Culture Articles account for 13.8 percent; Transportation and Communication for 10 percent, Healthcare and Personal Articles for 9.6 percent, Clothing for 8.5 percent; Households Facilities, Articles and Services for 5.6 percent; Tobacco, Liquor and Articles for the remaining 3.5 percent. The CPI basket is reviewed every five years on the basis of household surveys. Revisions reflect new spending patterns and economic development, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Last revision took place in 2011. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Inflation Rate.National Bureau of Statistics of ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/money-supply-m2Money Supply M2 in China increased to 104208.80 CNY Billion in May of 2013 from 103260 CNY Billion in April of 2013. Money Supply M2 in China is reported by the People's Bank of China. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, China Money Supply M2 averaged 34586.90 CNY Billion reaching an all time high of 104208.80 CNY Billion in May of 2013 and a record low of 5840.10 CNY Billion in January of 1996. China Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Money Supply M2.People's Bank of ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/money-supply-m1Money Supply M1 in China increased to 31015.02 CNY Billion in May of 2013 from 30760 CNY Billion in April of 2013. Money Supply M1 in China is reported by the People's Bank Of China. Historically, from 1978 until 2013, China Money Supply M1 averaged 6188.22 CNY Billion reaching an all time high of 31130 CNY Billion in January of 2013 and a record low of 74.51 CNY Billion in June of 1978. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Money Supply M1.People's Bank Of ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/money-supply-m0Money Supply M0 in China decreased to 5434.91 CNY Billion in May of 2013 from 5560 CNY Billion in April of 2013. Money Supply M0 in China is reported by the People's Bank of China. Historically, from 1978 until 2013, China Money Supply M0 averaged 1316.59 CNY Billion reaching an all time high of 6250 CNY Billion in January of 2013 and a record low of 17.85 CNY Billion in June of 1978. China Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Money Supply M0.People's Bank of ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/import-pricesImport Prices in China decreased to 97.50 Index Points in April of 2013 from 101.30 Index Points in March of 2013. Import Prices in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, China Import Prices averaged 104.89 Index Points reaching an all time high of 122.70 Index Points in August of 2008 and a record low of 79.60 Index Points in May of 2009. In China, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Import Prices.National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/producer-pricesProducer Prices in China decreased to 97.13 Index Points in May of 2013 from 97.40 Index Points in April of 2013. Producer Prices in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, China Producer Prices averaged 101.67 Index Points reaching an all time high of 113.47 Index Points in July of 1995 and a record low of 91.80 Index Points in July of 2009. In China, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Producer Prices.National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/retail-salesRetail Sales in China increased 1.17 percent in May of 2013 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Historically, from 2011 until 2013, China Retail Sales MoM averaged 1.17 Percent reaching an all time high of 1.57 Percent in July of 2011 and a record low of 0.19 Percent in January of 2012. In China, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In China, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Retail Sales.National Bureau of Statistics of ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/export-pricesExport Prices in China increased to 99.90 Index Points in April of 2013 from 99.10 Index Points in March of 2013. Export Prices in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, China Export Prices averaged 103.36 Index Points reaching an all time high of 111.90 Index Points in February of 2008 and a record low of 90.70 Index Points in August of 2009. In China, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Export Prices.National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/gross-national-productGross National Product in China increased to 516662 CNY HML in 2012 from 468562.40 CNY HML in 2011. Gross National Product in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 1952 until 2012, China Gross National Product averaged 72229.61 CNY HML reaching an all time high of 516662 CNY HML in June of 2012 and a record low of 679 CNY HML in June of 1952. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Gross National Product.National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/government-spendingGovernment Spending in China increased to 71229.60 CNY HML in 2012 from 63154.90 CNY HML in 2011. Government Spending in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 1952 until 2012, China Government Spending averaged 10074.08 CNY HML reaching an all time high of 71229.60 CNY HML in June of 2012 and a record low of 93.30 CNY HML in June of 1952. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Government Spending.National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/gdp-deflatorGDP Deflator in China increased to 576.74 Index Points in 2011 from 534.99 Index Points in 2010. GDP Deflator in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 1978 until 2011, China GDP Deflator averaged 292.92 Index Points reaching an all time high of 576.74 Index Points in June of 2011 and a record low of 100 Index Points in June of 1978. This page includes a chart with historical data for China GDP Deflator.National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/consumer-spendingConsumer Spending in China increased to 188370.10 CNY HML in 2012 from 168956.60 CNY HML in 2011. Consumer Spending in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 1952 until 2012, China Consumer Spending averaged 28609.18 CNY HML reaching an all time high of 188370.10 CNY HML in June of 2012 and a record low of 453 CNY HML in June of 1952. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Consumer Spending.National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/consumer-price-index-cpiConsumer Price Index (CPI) in China decreased to 102.10 Index Points in May of 2013 from 102.40 Index Points in April of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, China Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 105.85 Index Points reaching an all time high of 128.40 Index Points in February of 1989 and a record low of 97.80 Index Points in April of 1999. In China, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Consumer Price Index (CPI).National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/changes-in-inventoriesChanges in Inventories in China decreased to 10372.40 CNY HML in 2012 from 12662.30 CNY HML in 2011. Changes in Inventories in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 1952 until 2012, China Changes in Inventories averaged 2092.49 CNY HML reaching an all time high of 12662.30 CNY HML in June of 2011 and a record low of 3 CNY HML in June of 1962. In China, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Changes in Inventories.National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/capital-flowsCapital Flows in China decreased to -168.16 USD HML in 2012 from 2210.56 USD HML in 2011. Capital Flows in China is reported by the State Adm. of Fgn. Exchange, China. Historically, from 1982 until 2012, China Capital Flows averaged 348.24 USD HML reaching an all time high of 2210.56 USD HML in June of 2011 and a record low of -168.16 USD HML in June of 2012. In China, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Capital Flows.State Adm. of Fgn. Exchange, ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/bank-lending-rateBank Lending Rate in China remained unchanged at 6 percent in June of 2013 from 6 percent in May of 2013. Bank Lending Rate in China is reported by the People's Bank of China. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, China Prime Lending Rate averaged 7.24 Percent reaching an all time high of 12.06 Percent in April of 1996 and a record low of 5.31 Percent in February of 2002. In China, the prime lending rate is the weighted average rate of interest charged on loans by three major banks to private individuals and companies. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Bank Lending Rate.People's Bank of ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/consumer-confidenceConsumer Confidence in China increased to 103.70 in April of 2013 from 102.60 in March of 2013. Consumer Confidence in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, China Consumer Confidence averaged 110.21 reaching an all time high of 124.60 in September of 1993 and a record low of 97 in November of 2011. In China, the consumer confidence index is based on a survey of 700 individuals over 15 years old from 20 cities all over the country. This composite index covers the consumer expectation and consumer satisfaction index, thus measures the consumers' degree of satisfaction about the current economic situation and expectation on the future economic trend. The Index measures consumer confidence on a scale of 0 to 200, where 200 indicate extreme optimism, 0 extreme pessimism and 100 neutrality. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Consumer Confidence.National Bureau of Statistics of ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:55:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/populationThe total population in China was last recorded at 1354.0 million people in 2012 from 552.0 million in 1950, changing 145 percent during the last 50 years. Population in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 1950 until 2012, China Population averaged 985.19 Million reaching an all time high of 1354.04 Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 551.96 Million in December of 1950. The population of China represents 19.48 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 5 people on the planet is a resident of China. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Population. National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:50:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/retail-sales-annualRetail Sales in China increased 12.90 percent in May of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Historically, from 2010 until 2013, China Retail Sales YoY averaged 15.52 Percent reaching an all time high of 19.90 Percent in January of 2011 and a record low of 11.60 Percent in February of 2011. In China, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Annual Retail Sales. National Bureau of Statistics of ChinaSun, 09 Jun 2013 12:31:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in China increased 9.20 percent in May of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, China Industrial Production averaged 13.28 Percent reaching an all time high of 29.40 Percent in August of 1994 and a record low of -21.10 Percent in January of 1990. In China, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Industrial Production. National Bureau of Statistics of ChinaSun, 09 Jun 2013 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/wages-in-manufacturingWages in Manufacturing in China increased to 41650 CNY in 2012 from 36494 CNY in 2011. Wages in Manufacturing in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 1978 until 2012, China Wages in Manufacturing averaged 9406.54 CNY reaching an all time high of 41650 CNY in December of 2012 and a record low of 597 CNY in December of 1978. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Wages in Manufacturing.National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 17 May 2013 19:29:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/wagesWages in China increased to 46769 CNY in 2012 from 42452 CNY in 2011. Wages in China is reported by the Mohrss, China. Historically, from 1952 until 2012, China Wages averaged 6426.38 CNY reaching an all time high of 46769 CNY in December of 2012 and a record low of 445 CNY in December of 1952. In China, wages are benchmarked using the average salary. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Wages.Mohrss, ChinaFri, 17 May 2013 19:29:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/foreign-exchange-reservesForeign Exchange Reserves in China increased to 3442649 USD Million in March of 2013 from 3395417.81 USD Million in February of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in China is reported by the People's Bank of China. Historically, from 1980 until 2013, China Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 589771.31 USD Million reaching an all time high of 3442649.17 USD Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 2262 USD Million in December of 1980. In China, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Foreign Exchange Reserves.People's Bank of ChinaSat, 11 May 2013 19:31:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/interest-rateThe benchmark interest rate in China was last recorded at 6 percent. Interest Rate in China is reported by the The People's Bank of China. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, China Interest Rate averaged 6.44 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.98 Percent in June of 1996 and a record low of 5.31 Percent in February of 2002. In China, interest rates decisions are taken by The Peoples' Bank of China Monetary Policy Committee. The PBC administers two different benchmark interest rates: one year lending and one year deposit rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Interest Rate. The People's Bank of ChinaWed, 08 May 2013 18:05:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/unemployed-personsUnemployed Persons in China decreased to 917 Thousand Persons in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 926 Thousand Persons in the third quarter of 2012. Unemployed Persons in China is reported by the Mohrss, China. Historically, from 2004 until 2012, China Unemployed Persons averaged 870.17 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 926 Thousand Persons in September of 2012 and a record low of 810 Thousand Persons in March of 2004. In China, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Unemployed Persons.Mohrss, ChinaThu, 02 May 2013 11:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/government-external-debtGovernment External Debt in China increased to 7369.86 USD HML in 2012 from 6949.97 USD HML in 2011. Government External Debt in China is reported by the State Adm. of Fgn. Exchange, China. Historically, from 1985 until 2012, China Government External Debt averaged 2149.08 USD HML reaching an all time high of 7369.86 USD HML in December of 2012 and a record low of 158.28 USD HML in December of 1985. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Government External Debt.State Adm. of Fgn. Exchange, ChinaThu, 02 May 2013 11:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/external-debtExternal Debt in China increased to 7369.86 USD HML in 2012 from 6949.97 USD HML in 2011. External Debt in China is reported by the State Adm. of Fgn. Exchange, China. Historically, from 1985 until 2012, China External Debt averaged 2149.08 USD HML reaching an all time high of 7369.86 USD HML in December of 2012 and a record low of 158.28 USD HML in December of 1985. In China, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for China External Debt.State Adm. of Fgn. Exchange, ChinaThu, 02 May 2013 11:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/car-registrationsCar Registrations in China increased to 1624.25 10 Thousands in 2011 from 1528.82 10 Thousands in 2010. Car Registrations in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 2002 until 2011, China Car Registrations averaged 809.39 10 Thousands reaching an all time high of 1624.25 10 Thousands in December of 2011 and a record low of 337.20 10 Thousands in December of 2002. . This page includes a chart with historical data for China Car Registrations. National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaTue, 30 Apr 2013 11:53:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/current-account-to-gdpChina recorded a Current Account surplus of 2.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in China is reported by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, China. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, China Current Account to GDP averaged 2.24 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.10 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of -3.70 Percent in December of 1985. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Current Account to GDP. State Administration of Foreign Exchange, ChinaTue, 23 Apr 2013 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/government-debt-to-gdpChina recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 23 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in China is reported by the Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China. Historically, from 1984 until 2012, China Government Debt To GDP averaged 12.41 Percent reaching an all time high of 33.50 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of 1 Percent in December of 1984. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Government Debt To GDP. Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of ChinaTue, 23 Apr 2013 10:18:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/business-confidenceBusiness Confidence in China increased to 125.60 in the first quarter of 2013 from 124.40 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Business Confidence in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Historically, from 1999 until 2013, China Business Confidence averaged 128.21 reaching an all time high of 146 in June of 2007 and a record low of 105.60 in March of 2009. In China, the business climate index is based on a survey of 16,000 large, medium and small companies. This composite index is a weighted average of Current Business Climate (40%) and Future Business Climate Index (60%). The indicator is calculated by subtracting the percentage share of enterprises responding on the negative side from the share giving positive assessments. The Index measures consumer confidence on a scale of 0 to 200; the value above 100 indicates that the economic performance is improving, the value below 100 shows that the economic performance is declining. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Business Confidence. National Bureau of Statistics of ChinaMon, 15 Apr 2013 16:32:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in China expanded 1.60 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Historically, from 2011 until 2013, China GDP Growth Rate averaged 2.01 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.50 Percent in June of 2011 and a record low of 1.50 Percent in March of 2012. In China, the growth rate in GDP measures the change in the seasonally adjusted value of the goods and services produced by the Chinese economy during the quarter. China's economy is the second largest in the world after that of the United States. During the past 30 years China's economy has changed from a centrally planned system that was largely closed to international trade to a more market-oriented that has a rapidly growing private sector. A major component supporting China's rapid economic growth has been exports growth. This page includes a chart with historical data for China GDP Growth Rate. National Bureau of Statistics of ChinaMon, 15 Apr 2013 03:18:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in China expanded 7.70 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Historically, from 1989 until 2013, China GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 9.22 Percent reaching an all time high of 14.20 Percent in December of 1992 and a record low of 3.80 Percent in December of 1990. In China, Gross Domestic Product is divided by three sectors: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. The Primary Industry includes Farming, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery and accounts for around 9 percent of GDP. The Secondary sector, which includes Industry (40 percent of GDP) and Construction (9 percent of GDP) is the most important. The Tertiary sector accounts for the remaining 44 percent of total output and consist of Wholesale and Retail Trades; Transport, Storage, and Post; Financial Intermediation; Real Estate; Hotel and Catering Services and Others. This page includes a chart with historical data for China GDP Annual Growth Rate. National Bureau of Statistics of ChinaMon, 15 Apr 2013 03:08:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/government-budgetChina is expected to record a Government Budget deficit equal to 1.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in China is reported by the Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China. Historically, from 1988 until 2012, China Government Budget averaged -1.92 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 0.58 Percent of GDP in December of 2007 and a record low of -3.05 Percent of GDP in December of 1991. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Government Budget. Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of ChinaTue, 05 Mar 2013 11:27:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/disposable-personal-incomeDisposable Personal Income in China increased to 24565 CNY in 2012 from 21810 CNY in 2011. Disposable Personal Income in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 1978 until 2012, China Disposable Income per Capita averaged 6249.27 CNY reaching an all time high of 24565 CNY in December of 2012 and a record low of 343.40 CNY in December of 1978. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Disposable Income per Capita.National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaFri, 01 Mar 2013 19:20:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/personal-savingsPersonal Savings in China remained unchanged at 0.35 percent in 2013 from 0.35 percent in 2012. Personal Savings in China is reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, China. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, China Deposits Interest Rates averaged 1.25 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.15 Percent in December of 1993 and a record low of 0.35 Percent in December of 2012. In China, Deposits Interest Rates correspond to the interest rate that households receive on their savings in banks and rural credit cooperatives. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Deposits Interest Rates.National Bureau of Statistics, ChinaSat, 09 Feb 2013 09:06:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/unemployment-rateUnemployment Rate in China remained unchanged at 4.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 4.10 percent in the third quarter of 2012. Unemployment Rate in China is reported by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the PRC. Historically, from 2002 until 2012, China Unemployment Rate averaged 4.15 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.30 Percent in December of 2003 and a record low of 3.90 Percent in September of 2002. In China, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Unemployment Rate. Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the PRCWed, 06 Feb 2013 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/ratingStandard & Poor's credit rating for China stands at AA-. Moody's rating for China sovereign debt is Aa3. Fitch's credit rating for China is A+. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of China thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for China as reported by major credit rating agencies.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/gdpThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in China was worth 7298.10 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of China represents 11.77 percent of the world economy. GDP in China is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, China GDP averaged 963.6 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 7298.1 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 46.5 USD Billion in December of 1962. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for China GDP.The World Bank GroupThu, 13 Dec 2012 11:31:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/gdp-per-capitaThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in China was last recorded at 2634.71 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in China is equivalent to 21 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in China is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, China GDP per capita averaged 601.7 USD reaching an all time high of 2634.7 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 72.3 USD in December of 1962. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for China GDP per capita.World BankWed, 28 Nov 2012 18:58:00 GMT