China
Capital:Beijing
Population:1,321,851,888
GDP:$3.249 trillion
GDP Growth Rate:11.4% (2007)
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing symbolized the emergence of China on the global stage. From a business perspective, China’s emergence has been apparent for over two decades. China’s government has pursued policies that have allowed its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow at an annual rate near 10% and many expect China to be the world’s largest economy by 2025.
By traveling to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian, Shenzhen or other Chinese cities on a Global Travel Seminar you’ll have a chance to see for yourself how China has emerged as the world’s manufacturing center while also visiting with multinational companies fiercely competing for access to China’s growing middle class. You’ll also explore the challenges that accompany this growth – environmental degradation, growing differences in the urban and rural areas of China, and potential political instability.
A visit to China would not be complete without an introduction to the ancient Chinese civilization. Cultural immersion is essential to understanding how business is done in China. Experiences at the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and many other landmarks are therefore a core part of a Global Travel Seminar to China.
