東亞企業排名
根據亞洲週刊亞洲企業1000排行榜,在2006年,亞洲前100大的企業為日本豐田汽車、日本三菱商事、日本三井物產、中國中國石油化工股份有限公司、日本日本電信電話、日本伊藤忠商事、日本住友商事、日本本田汽車、中國國家電網公司、日本日立製作所、日本日產汽車、日本松下電器產業、日本丸紅、南韓三星電子、日本索尼(新力)SONY、中國中國石油天然氣股份有限公司、南韓LG CORP.、日本東芝、南韓現代汽車、日本新日本石油、日本東京電力、南韓SK CORP.、日本雙日、馬來西亞國家石油、日本NEC CORP.、日本富士通、南韓LG ELECTRONICS、日本NTT DOCOMO、日本JAPAN TOBACCO、新加坡SHELL EASTERN TRADING、日本AEON CO.、印度INDIAN OIL CORP.、日本豐田通商、日本新日本製鐵、日本SEVEN & I HOLDINGS GROUP CO.、日本CANON INC.、日本三菱電機、中國中國移動(香港)有限公司、日本DENSO CORP.、台灣鴻海精密工業股份有限公司、日本JFE HOLDINGS、日本KDDI CORP.、日本NIPPON MINING HOLDINGS、日本MAZDA MOTOR CORP.、日本TONENGENERAL SEKIYU、南韓浦項製鋼、日本SHARP CORP.、日本三菱重工業、日本SUZUKI MOTOR、南韓KOREA ELECTRIC POWER、日本BRIDGESTONE CORP.、日本COSMO OIL、日本FUJI PHOTO FILM、日本東日本旅客鐵道、新加坡BP SINGAPORE、香港和記黃埔有限公司、日本關西電力、泰國PTT PUBLIC CO.、日本三洋電機、日本三菱化學、中國中國化工進出口總公司、印尼PERTAMINA、中國中國電信股份有限公司、日本SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU K.K、台灣中國石油股份有限公司、南韓KIA MOTOR、日本JAPAN AIRLINES CORP.、印度RELIANCE INDUSTRIES、日本中部電力、日本AISIN SEIKI、日本三菱汽車、日本JFE SHOJI HOLDINGS、新加坡VITOL ASIA、日本住友電氣工業、日本電通、印度BHARAT PETROLEUM CORP.、日本日本郵船、日本MEDICEO PALTAC HOLDINGS CO.、日本RICOH、印度HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM、南韓HANWHA CORP.、南韓KOREA TELECOM、印度OIL & NATURAL GAS CORP.、日本日本通運、日本鹿島、南韓GS CALTEX CORP.、日本大成建設、中國寶山鋼鐵股份有限公司、日本KOMATSU、新加坡FLEXTRONICS INTL.、日本DAIEI、日本神戶製鋼所、南韓SAMSUNG CORP.、日本東北電力、台灣廣達電腦股份有限公司、日本KIRIN BREWERY、中國中國糧油食品進出口集團、日本松下電工、南韓SK NETWORKS CO. LTD.、中國中國第一汽車集團公司。
另外,Far Eastern Economic Review也調查200 Asia’s Leading Companies,包括12個地區的前10大公司以及80家多國籍企業。於2003年,12個地區的前10大公司計有台灣台積電、中國海爾集團、香港HSBC Holdings、新加坡新加坡航空、日本Toyota Motor Corporation、南韓Samsung Electronics、泰國Siam Cement、馬來西亞Petronas、菲律賓Jollibee Foods、印尼Indofood Sukses Makmur、澳洲Woolworths、印度Infosys Technologies等。多國籍企業包括Microsoft、Nokia、Toyota Motor、Intel、Coca-Cola、Sony、IBM、General Electric、Nike、Citigroup等。
除了當地企業,東亞地區尚有許多多國籍企業,在二個或二個以上的國家實質控制資產、廠房、礦產,以及行銷據點。其海外營運是在一個或一個以上的決策制定中心,在共通的一貫政策下制定的。而這些海外實體透過所有權來相互連結,它們之中的一個或一個以上的實體可以對其他實體產生重要的影響力。除此之外,這些實體之間彼此分享知識、資源與分擔責任。
根據BusinessWeek's Global 1000,在2003年,全球前100大企業為美國GENERAL ELECTRIC、美國MICROSOFT、美國EXXON MOBIL、美國PFIZER、美國WAL-MART STORES、美國CITIGROUP、美國JOHNSON & JOHNSON、荷蘭ROYAL DUTCH PETROLEUM、英國SHELL TRANSPORT & TRADING、英國BP、美國AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP、美國INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES、英國VODAFONE GROUP、美國INTEL、英國HSBC HOLDINGS、美國MERCK、英國GLAXOSMITHKLINE、美國PROCTER & GAMBLE、美國CISCO SYSTEMS、瑞士NOVARTIS、美國COCA-COLA、美國BANK OF AMERICA、美國BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY、日本NTT DOCOMO、法國TOTAL、美國VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS、日本TOYOTA MOTOR、芬蘭NOKIA、美國ALTRIA GROUP、美國SBC COMMUNICATIONS、美國AMGEN、瑞士NESTLE、美國WELLS FARGO、美國DELL COMPUTER、美國VIACOM、美國PEPSICO、美國CHEVRONTEXACO、美國HOME DEPOT、英國ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP、美國FANNIE MAE、瑞士ROCHE HOLDING、美國UNITED PARCEL SERVICE、英國ASTRAZENECA、美國ABBOTT LABORATORIES、美國AOL TIME WARNER、美國ORACLE、瑞士UBS、美國COMCAST、美國ELI LILLY、美國J.P. MORGAN CHASE、義大利ENI、德國DEUTSCHE TELEKOM、義大利TELECOM ITALIA、美國HEWLETT-PACKARD、美國MEDTRONIC、荷蘭UNILEVER NV、英國UNILEVER PLC、美國WYETH、法國FRANCE TELECOM、西班牙TELEFONICA、美國KRAFT FOODS、日本NIPPON TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE、美國AMERICAN EXPRESS、美國WACHOVIA、美國MORGAN STANLEY、美國BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB、美國3M、美國BELLSOUTH、法國L'OREAL、法國SANOFI-SYNTHELABO、英國BARCLAYS、法國ORANGE、美國U.S. BANCORP、美國ANHEUSER-BUSCH、義大利TIM、法國BNP PARIBAS、英國HBOS、美國BANC ONE、義大利ENEL、德國SIEMENS、美國DUPONT、法國AVENTIS、美國FREDDIE MAC、英國LLOYDS TSB GROUP、美國MERRILL LYNCH、美國WALT DISNEY、美國GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP、西班牙BANCO SANTANDER CENTRAL HISPANO、美國WASHINGTON MUTUAL、澳洲TELSTRA、日本CANON、美國CONOCOPHILLIPS、德國DEUTSCHE BANK、澳洲NEWS CORP.、德國E.ON、日本NISSAN MOTOR、美國 GILLETTE、美國TEXAS INSTRUMENTS、西班牙TELEFONICA MOVILES、德國SAP。
另外,許多財經媒體及專業機構也有調查當地及國際大企業,根據美國財星雜誌美國500大企業排名,在2005年,美國前十大企業為艾克森美孚石油公司、威名百貨連鎖店、通用汽車、雪佛龍石油公司、福特汽車公司、康菲石油公司、奇異公司(通用電氣)、美國花旗銀行集團、美國國際集團、以及國際商業機器公司(IBM)。
在華人方面,根據亞洲周刊所做國際華商500排行榜,在2006年,前100大華商為和記黃埔有限公司、鴻海精密工業股份有限公司、新鴻基地產發展有限公司、長江實業(集團)有限公司、國泰金融控股股份有限公司、台塑石化股份有限公司、大華銀行有限公司、富士康國際控股有限公司、華僑銀行有限公司、香港中華煤氣有限公司、聯華電子股份有限公司、南亞塑膠股份有限公司、思捷環球控股有限公司、宏達國際電子股份有限公司、香港電燈集團有限公司、恒基兆業地產有限公司、九龍倉集團有限公司、台灣塑膠工業股份有限公司、台灣化學纖維股份有限公司、友達光電股份有限公司、聯發科技股份有限公司、和記電訊國際有限公司、華碩電腦股份有限公司、信和置業有限公司、富邦金融控股股份有限公司、恆隆地產有限公司、利豐有限公司、長江基建集團有限公司、中信泰富有限公司、東亞銀行有限公司、菲律賓長途電話公司、新世界發展有限公司、大眾銀行有限公司、中國信託金融控股股份有限公司、奇美電子、台達電子工業股份有限公司、城市發展有限公司、廣達電腦股份有限公司、恒基兆業發展有限公司、盤谷銀行有限公司、台灣大哥大股份有限公司、香格里拉(亞洲)有限公司、電訊盈科有限公司、大東方控股、凱業集團、南亞電路板股份有限公司、雲頂有限公司、日月光半導體製造股份有限公司、鴻準精密工業股份有限公司、新光金融控股股份有限公司、裕元工業(集團)有限公司、遠傳電信股份有限公司、嘉里建設有限公司、新加坡報業控股有限公司、宏碁股份有限公司、光寶科技股份有限公司、國浩集團有限公司、泰華農民銀行、騰訊控股有限公司、名勝世界、仁寶電腦工業股份有限公司、康師傅控股有限公司、會德豐有限公司、尖沙咀置業集團有限公司、玖龍紙業(控股)有限公司、遠東紡織股份有限公司、新創建集團有限公司、銀河娛樂集團有限公司、可成科技股份有限公司、華亞科技股份有限公司、新濠國際發展有限公司、台新金融控股股份有限公司、希慎興業有限公司、花莎尼有限公司、網易公司、統一企業股份有限公司、恒隆集團有限公司、矽品精密工業股份有限公司、信德集團有限公司、YTL Power International Berhad、電視廣播有限公司、德昌電機控股有限公司、永亨銀行、合和實業有限公司、合生創展集團有限公司、大立光電股份有限公司、南亞科技股份有限公司、華人置業集團、東方海外(國際)有限公司、聯詠科技股份有限公司、合和公路基建有限公司、建滔化工集團、豐隆銀行、台灣水泥股份有限公司、玉山金融控股股份有限公司、SM Investments Corp.、奧維爾工業有限公司、載通國際控股有限公司、楊忠禮機構有限公司、雅居樂地產控股有限公司。
企業排名依採用的標準而異,根據BusinessWeek's Global 1000,在2004年,若以Market Value來衡量,前十大企業為美國GENERAL ELECTRIC、美國MICROSOFT、美國EXXON MOBIL、美國PFIZER、美國WAL-MART STORES、美國CITIGROUP、英國BP、美國AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP、美國INTEL、荷蘭ROYAL DUTCH/SHELL;若以Sales來衡量,前十大企業為美國WAL-MART STORES、英國BP、美國EXXON MOBIL、荷蘭ROYAL DUTCH/SHELL、美國GENERAL MOTORS、德國DAIMLERCHRYSLER、美國FORD MOTOR、日本TOYOTA MOTOR、日本MITSUBISHI、美國GENERAL ELECTRIC;若以Profits來衡量,前十大企業為美國EXXON MOBIL、美國CITIGROUP、美國GENERAL ELECTRIC、英國HSBC HOLDINGS、荷蘭ROYAL DUTCH/SHELL、英國VODAFONE GROUP、美國BANK OF AMERICA、日本TOYOTA MOTOR、美國MICROSOFT、英國BP。
企業排名不易認定,許多排名依據之標準為股票上市市值,但許多大企業,尤其是國營事業,並未上市,而股票市值每天也會變動,目前世界證券交易所包括亞洲地區黎巴嫩貝魯特證券交易所、印尼雅加達證券交易所、韓國韓國證券交易所、馬來西亞吉隆坡證券交易所、日本東京證券交易所、日本名古屋證券交易所、日本大阪證券交易所、菲律賓菲律賓證券交易所、香港交易所、上海證券交易所、深圳證券交易所、新加坡新加坡證券交易所、泰國泰國證券交易所、臺灣證券交易所、以色列特拉維夫證券交易所;紐澳地區澳洲證券交易所、紐西蘭證券交易所;歐洲地區希臘雅典證券交易所、德國法蘭克福證券交易所、巴黎、阿姆斯特丹與布魯塞爾等交易所合組之EURONEXT交易所、義大利義大利證券交易所、英國倫敦證券交易所、西班牙馬德里證券交易所、挪威奧斯陸證券交易所、瑞典斯德哥爾摩證券交易所、瑞士瑞士交易所、奧地利維也納證券交易所、波蘭華沙證券交易所、克羅埃西亞Zagreb證券交易所;非洲地區埃及開羅及亞歷山大證券交易所、南非約翰尼斯堡證券交易所;美洲地區美國證券交易所、美國波士頓證券交易所、美國芝加哥證券交易所、美國紐約國際證券交易所、美國紐約證券交易所、美國費城證券交易所、加拿大蒙特婁證券交易所、加拿大多倫多股票交易所、阿根廷布宜諾艾利斯證券交易所、巴西里約熱內盧證券交易所、巴西聖保羅證券交易所、墨西哥墨西哥證券交易所、祕魯利瑪證券交易所、智利聖地牙哥證券交易所。
目前許多公司在免稅天堂登記,使企業排名越來越不易認定。根據OECD的資料,免稅天堂包括大洋洲Cook Islands、Nauru、Marshall Islands、Niue、Tonga、Vanuatu、Western Samoa;亞洲Maldives;中東Bahrain;歐洲Andorra、Gibraltar、Liechtenstein、Monaco、英屬Jersey、英屬Isle of Man、英屬Guernsey/Sark/Alderney;非洲Seychelles、Liberia;中美洲英屬Anguilla、Bahamas、Belize、British Virgin Islands、Dominica、Grenada、荷屬Netherlands Antilles、荷屬Netherlands Aruba、Antigua & Barbuda、Barbados、英屬Montserrat、Panama、Saint Kitts (Saint Christopher) and Nevis、Saint Vincent and the Grenadines、英屬Turks and Caicos Islands、Saint Lucia、美屬U S Virgin Islands。
2007年3月11日 星期日
中港台IMD國際競爭力評比
根據IMD WORLD COMPETITIVENESS YEARBOOK 2006,在整體表現方面,中國2005年排名第31,2006年排名第19;浙江2005年排名第20,2006年排名第33;香港2005年排名第2,2006年排名第2;台灣2005年排名第11,2006年排名第18。
整體表現包括經濟表現、政府效能、企業效能、基礎建設四個層面,詳細資料如下。
ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
China Mainland 2005, Ranking 3, 2006 Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 2005, Ranking 13, 2006 Ranking 10.
Hong Kong 2005, Ranking 4, 2006 Ranking 5.
Taiwan 2005, Ranking 18, 2006 Ranking 27.
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY
China Mainland 2005, Ranking 21, 2006 Ranking 17.
Zhejiang 2005, Ranking 18, 2006 Ranking 29.
Hong Kong 2005, Ranking 1, 2006 Ranking 1.
Taiwan 2005, Ranking 19, 2006 Ranking 24.
BUSINESS EFFICIENCY
China Mainland 2005, Ranking 50, 2006 Ranking 30.
Zhejiang 2005, Ranking 13, 2006 Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 2005, Ranking 1, 2006 Ranking 1.
Taiwan 2005, Ranking 6, 2006 Ranking 14.
INFRASTRUCTURE
China Mainland 2005, Ranking 42, 2006 Ranking 37.
Zhejiang 2005, Ranking 43, 2006 Ranking 49.
Hong Kong 2005, Ranking 20, 2006 Ranking 16.
Taiwan 2005, Ranking 18, 2006 Ranking 20.
ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
1.1 Domestic Economy
Size
1.1.01 Gross domestic product(GDP)-2005
China Mainland 2,225.7 US$billions, Ranking 4.
Zhejiang 163.2 US$billions, Ranking 41.
Hong Kong 177.7 US$billions, Ranking 38.
Taiwan 346.1 US$billions, Ranking 23.
1.1.02 GDP(ppp)-2005 Estimate
China Mainland 8,224 US$billions, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 603 US$billions, Ranking 17.
Hong Kong 233 US$billions, Ranking 38.
Taiwan 583 US$billions, Ranking 19.
1.1.03 Private final consumption expenditure-2005
China Mainland 771.2 US$billions, Ranking 7.
Zhejiang 38.9 US$billions, Ranking 53.
Hong Kong 104.1 US$billions, Ranking 35.
Taiwan 215.7 US$billions, Ranking 20.
1.1.04 Private final consumption expenditure Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 39.9%, Ranking 59.
Zhejiang 27.6%, Ranking 61.
Hong Kong 58.5%, Ranking 27.
Taiwan 62.3%, Ranking 18.
1.1.05 Government final consumption expenditure-2005
China Mainland 198.7 US$billions, Ranking 8.
Zhejiang 18.2 US$billions, Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 15.6 US$billions, Ranking 48.
Taiwan 46.5 US$billions, Ranking 27.
1.1.06 Government final consumption expenditure Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 10.3%, Ranking 56.
Zhejiang 12.9%, Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 8.8%, Ranking 59.
Taiwan 13.4%, Ranking 43.
1.1.07 Gross domestic investment-2005
China Mainland 835.7 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 69.5 US$billions, Ranking 23.
Hong Kong 36.5 US$billions, Ranking 39.
Taiwan 70.6 US$billions, Ranking 22.
1.1.08 Gross domestic investment Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 43.3%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 49.4%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 20.5%, Ranking 36.
Taiwan 20.4%, Ranking 38.
1.1.09 Gross domestic savings-2005
China Mainland 961.7 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 83.7 US$billions, Ranking 25.
Hong Kong 58.1 US$billions, Ranking 30.
Taiwan 83.9 US$billions, Ranking 24.
1.1.10 Gross domestic savings Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 49.8%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 59.5%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 32.7%, Ranking 12.
Taiwan 24.2%, Ranking 32.
Growth
1.1.12 Real GDP Growth-2005
China Mainland 9.9%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 12.4%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 7.3%, Ranking 8.
Taiwan 4.1%, Ranking 30.
1.1.13 Real GDP Growth per capita-2005
China Mainland 9.25%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 8.31%, Ranking 4.
Hong Kong 6.4%, Ranking 7.
Taiwan 3.72%, Ranking 22.
1.1.14 Private final consumption expenditure-real growth-2005
China Mainland 16.61%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 2.91%, Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 4.26%, Ranking 25.
Taiwan 2.46%, Ranking 42.
1.1.15 Government final consumption expenditure-real growth-2005
China Mainland 6.89%, Ranking 13.
Zhejiang 6.63%, Ranking 16.
Hong Kong -5.66%, Ranking 60.
Taiwan -0.31%, Ranking 52.
1.1.16 Gross domestic investment-real growth-2005
China Mainland 29.13%, Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 19.27%, Ranking 7.
Hong Kong -0.45%, Ranking 52.
Taiwan -2.67%, Ranking 57.
1.1.17 Gross domestic savings-real growth-2005
China Mainland 12.12%, Ranking 11.
Zhejiang 32.61%, Ranking 3.
Hong Kong 12.65%, Ranking 10.
Taiwan -1.76%, Ranking 54.
1.1.18 Resilience of the economy survey-2006
China Mainland 5.9, Ranking 19.
Zhejiang 5.76, Ranking 22.
Hong Kong 7.09, Ranking 4.
Taiwan 5.65, Ranking 26.
Wealth
1.1.19 GDP per capita-2005
China Mainland 1,702 US$, Ranking 57.
Zhejiang 3,331 US$, Ranking 53.
Hong Kong 25,609 US$, Ranking 26.
Taiwan 15,198 US$, Ranking 34.
1.1.20 GDP(ppp)per capita-2005
China Mainland 6,289 US$, Ranking 56.
Zhejiang 12,308 US$, Ranking 42.
Hong Kong 33,581 US$, Ranking 9.
Taiwan 25,594 US$, Ranking 27.
1.1.21 Private final consumption expenditure per capita-2005
China Mainland 593 US$, Ranking 59.
Zhejiang 823 US$, Ranking 57.
Hong Kong 14,994 US$, Ranking 24.
Taiwan 9,473 US$, Ranking 32.
1.1.22 Government final consumption expenditure per capita-2005
China Mainland 153 US$, Ranking 58.
Zhejiang 386 US$, Ranking 54.
Hong Kong 2,250 US$, Ranking 33.
Taiwan 2,040 US$, Ranking 34.
1.1.23 Gross domestic investment per capita-2005
China Mainland 643 US$, Ranking 55.
Zhejiang 1,472 US$, Ranking 41.
Hong Kong 5,257 US$, Ranking 27.
Taiwan 3,099 US$, Ranking 34.
1.1.24 Gross domestic savings per capita-2005
China Mainland 740 US$, Ranking 53.
Zhejiang 1,773 US$, Ranking 44.
Hong Kong 8,366 US$, Ranking 16.
Taiwan 3,685 US$, Ranking 30.
Forecasts
1.1.25 Forecast:Real GDP Growth-2006
China Mainland 8%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 10%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 4.5%, Ranking 23.
Taiwan 4.3%, Ranking 25.
1.1.26 Forecast:Inflation-2006
China Mainland 3%, Ranking 33.
Zhejiang 3%, Ranking 33.
Hong Kong 2.3%, Ranking 21.
Taiwan 1.7%, Ranking 12.
1.1.27 Forecast:Unemployment-2006
China Mainland 4.6%, Ranking 12.
Zhejiang 4.5%, Ranking 11.
Hong Kong .
Taiwan .
1.1.28 Forecast:Current account balance Percentage of GDP/GNP-2006
China Mainland 1%, Ranking 22.
Zhejiang 1%, Ranking 22.
Hong Kong 11%, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 5.1%, Ranking 10.
1.2 International Trade
1.2.01 Current account balance-2005
China Mainland 67.3 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 19.7 US$billions, Ranking 14.
Taiwan 16.4 US$billions, Ranking 16.
1.2.02 Current account balance Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 3.02%, Ranking 16.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 11.09%, Ranking 6.
Taiwan 4.73%, Ranking 12.
1.2.03 Balance of trade-2005
China Mainland 101.9 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 46.2 US$billions, Ranking 5.
Hong Kong -8.3 US$billions, Ranking 43.
Taiwan 10.7 US$billions, Ranking 19.
1.2.04 Balance of trade Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 4.58%, Ranking 17.
Zhejiang 28.33%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong -4.67%, Ranking 39.
Taiwan 3.09%, Ranking 20.
1.2.05 Balance of commercial services-2004
China Mainland -9.55 US$billions, Ranking 54.
Zhejiang -0.7 US$billions, Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 23.76 US$billions, Ranking 4.
Taiwan -4.33 US$billions, Ranking 50.
1.2.06 Balance of commercial services Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland -0.49%, Ranking 36.
Zhejiang -0.49%, Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 14.33%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan -1.34%, Ranking 47.
1.2.07 Exports of goods-2005
China Mainland 762 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 76.8 US$billions, Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 292.3 US$billions, Ranking 11.
Taiwan 196.6 US$billions, Ranking 16.
1.2.08 Exports of goods Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 34.24%, Ranking 27.
Zhejiang 47.07%, Ranking 15.
Hong Kong 164.46%, Ranking 2.
Taiwan 56.81%, Ranking 10.
1.2.09 Exports of goods-growth -2005
China Mainland 28.43%, Ranking 6.
Zhejiang 32.09%, Ranking 4.
Hong Kong 10.08%, Ranking 39.
Taiwan 7.77%, Ranking 42.
1.2.10 Exports of commercial services-2004
China Mainland 62.06 US$billions, Ranking 9.
Zhejiang 4.52 US$billions, Ranking 50.
Hong Kong 53.58 US$billions, Ranking 10.
Taiwan 25.53 US$billions, Ranking 25.
1.2.11 Exports of commercial services Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 3.21%, Ranking 51.
Zhejiang 3.21%, Ranking 51.
Hong Kong 32.31%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 7.92%, Ranking 29.
1.2.12 Exports of commercial services-growth-2004
China Mainland 33.81%, Ranking 6.
Zhejiang 40.95%, Ranking 3.
Hong Kong 17.57%, Ranking 34.
Taiwan 10.87%, Ranking 53.
1.2.13 Exports breakdown by economic sector
1.2.14 Imports of goods & commercial services-2004
China Mainland 632.8 US$billions, Ranking 59.
Zhejiang 32.3 US$billions, Ranking 14.
Hong Kong 302.7 US$billions, Ranking 50.
Taiwan 198.3 US$billions, Ranking 46.
1.2.15 Imports of goods & commercial services Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 32.8%, Ranking 26.
Zhejiang 22.9%, Ranking 12.
Hong Kong 182.5%, Ranking 60.
Taiwan 61.5%, Ranking 47.
1.2.16 Imports of goods & commercial services-growth-2004
China Mainland 35.33%, Ranking 53.
Zhejiang 36.74%, Ranking 56.
Hong Kong 16.86%, Ranking 14.
Taiwan 30.32%, Ranking 49.
1.2.17 Imports breakdown by economic sector
1.2.18 Trade to GDP ratio-2004
China Mainland 33.35%, Ranking 36.
Zhejiang 33.73%, Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 187.48%, Ranking 2.
Taiwan 63.03%, Ranking 14.
1.2.19 Terms of trade index-2005
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 98, Ranking 26.
Taiwan 97.6, Ranking 28.
1.2.20 Tourism receipts Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 1.33%, Ranking 38.
Zhejiang 0.92%, Ranking 48.
Hong Kong 5.43%, Ranking 9.
Taiwan 1.26%, Ranking 42.
1.3 International Investment
Investment
1.3.01 Direct investment flows abroad-2005
China Mainland 1.81 US$billions, Ranking 34.
Zhejiang -0.17 US$billions, Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 32.56 US$billions, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 6.03 US$billions, Ranking 22.
1.3.02 Direct investment flows abroad Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 0.09%, Ranking 50.
Zhejiang -0.1%, Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 18.32%, Ranking 2.
Taiwan 1.74%, Ranking 26.
1.3.03 Direct investment stocks abroad-2004
China Mainland 38.82 US$billions, Ranking 31.
Zhejiang 2.83 US$billions, Ranking 51.
Hong Kong 403.12 US$billions, Ranking 7.
Taiwan 91.27 US$billions, Ranking 22.
1.3.04 Direct investment stocks abroad-growth-2004
China Mainland 4.88%, Ranking 52.
Zhejiang 10.47%, Ranking 42.
Hong Kong 18.69%, Ranking 24.
Taiwan 8.52%, Ranking 45.
1.3.05 Direct investment flows inward-2005
China Mainland 54.94 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 7.72 US$billions, Ranking 21.
Hong Kong 35.9 US$billions, Ranking 7.
Taiwan 1.63 US$billions, Ranking 45.
1.3.06 Direct investment flows inward Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 2.84%, Ranking 23.
Zhejiang 4.73%, Ranking 13.
Hong Kong 20.2%, Ranking 2.
Taiwan 0.47%, Ranking 49.
1.3.07 Direct investment stocks inward-2004
China Mainland 245.47 US$billions, Ranking 11.
Zhejiang 29 US$billions, Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 453.06 US$billions, Ranking 7.
Taiwan 40.3 US$billions, Ranking 43.
1.3.08 Direct investment stocks inward-growth-2004
China Mainland 7.49%, Ranking 52.
Zhejiang 29.93%, Ranking 11.
Hong Kong 18.81%, Ranking 26.
Taiwan 11.78%, Ranking 37.
1.3.09 Balance of direct investment flows-2005
China Mainland -53.13 US$billions, Ranking 60.
Zhejiang -7.89 US$billions, Ranking 52.
Hong Kong -3.34 US$billions, Ranking 42.
Taiwan 4.4 US$billions, Ranking 15.
1.3.10 Balance of direct investment flows Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland -2.75%, Ranking 44.
Zhejiang -4.83%, Ranking 54.
Hong Kong -1.88%, Ranking 40.
Taiwan 1.27%, Ranking 12.
1.3.11 Net position in direct investment stocks-2004
China Mainland -206.64 US$billions, Ranking 59.
Zhejiang -26.17 US$billions, Ranking 38.
Hong Kong -49.94 US$billions, Ranking 49.
Taiwan 50.96 US$billions, Ranking 12.
1.3.12 Net position in direct investment stocks Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland -10.7%, Ranking 30.
Zhejiang -18.6%, Ranking 39.
Hong Kong -30.11%, Ranking 46.
Taiwan 15.81%, Ranking 7.
1.3.13 Relocation threats of production survey-2006
China Mainland 5.06, Ranking 18.
Zhejiang 4.27, Ranking 32.
Hong Kong 7.26, Ranking 1.
Taiwan 4.05, Ranking 40.
1.3.14 Relocation threats of R&D facilities survey-2006
China Mainland 5.24, Ranking 21.
Zhejiang 4.35, Ranking 42.
Hong Kong 6.91, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 4.15, Ranking 48.
1.3.15 Relocation threats of services survey-2006
China Mainland 5.22, Ranking 28.
Zhejiang 4.78, Ranking 40.
Hong Kong 4.22, Ranking 54.
Taiwan 5.52, Ranking 20.
Finance
1.3.16 Portfolio investment assets-2004
China Mainland -6.49 US$billions, Ranking 60.
Zhejiang -0.47 US$billions, Ranking 56.
Hong Kong 43.22 US$billions, Ranking 10.
Taiwan 23.51 US$billions, Ranking 22.
1.3.17 Portfolio investment liabilities-2004
China Mainland 13.2 US$billions, Ranking 21.
Zhejiang 0.96 US$billions, Ranking 48.
Hong Kong 3.88 US$billions, Ranking 38.
Taiwan 17.32 US$billions, Ranking 19.
1.4 Employment
1.4.01 Employment-2005
China Mainland 758.25 millions, Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 30.35 millions, Ranking 13.
Hong Kong 3.37 millions, Ranking 44.
Taiwan 9.94 millions, Ranking 29.
1.4.02 Employment Percentage of population-2005
China Mainland 57.99%, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 61.96%, Ranking 2.
Hong Kong 48.61%, Ranking 16.
Taiwan 43.66%, Ranking 36.
1.4.03 Employment-growth-2005
China Mainland 0.83%, Ranking 40.
Zhejiang 1.44%, Ranking 31.
Hong Kong 1.85%, Ranking 26.
Taiwan 1.59%, Ranking 28.
1.4.04 Employment by sector
1.4.05 Employment in the public sector Percentage of total employment-2004
China Mainland 8.9%, Ranking 14.
Zhejiang 5.99%, Ranking 9.
Hong Kong 7.3%, Ranking 11.
Taiwan 10.16%, Ranking 15.
1.4.06 Unemployment rate-2005
China Mainland 4.2%, Ranking 11.
Zhejiang 3.7%, Ranking 6.
Hong Kong 5.6%, Ranking 23.
Taiwan 4.13%, Ranking 10.
1.4.07 Long term unemployment rate-2004
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 1.4%, Ranking 18.
Taiwan 0.85%, Ranking 10.
1.4.08 Youth unemployment-2005
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 10.8%, Ranking 14.
Taiwan 10.59%, Ranking 13.
1.5 Prices
1.5.01 Consumer price inflation-2005
China Mainland 1.8%, Ranking 13.
Zhejiang 1.3%, Ranking 7.
Hong Kong 1.1%, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 2.3%, Ranking 24.
1.5.02 Cost-of living index-2005
China Mainland 82.08, Ranking 25.
Zhejiang 82.08, Ranking 25.
Hong Kong 109.5, Ranking 56.
Taiwan 90.6, Ranking 39.
1.5.03 Apartment rent(3-room apartment monthly rent in major cities)-2003
China Mainland 1,690 US$, Ranking 45.
Zhejiang 1,690 US$, Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 3,120 US$, Ranking 56.
Taiwan 1,970 US$, Ranking 51.
1.5.04 Office rent(SqM per year)-2005
China Mainland 366 US$, Ranking 27.
Zhejiang 196 US$, Ranking 8.
Hong Kong 816 US$, Ranking 53.
Taiwan 518 US$, Ranking 41.
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY
2.1 Public Finance
2.1.01 Government budget surplus /deficit-2005
China Mainland -25.39 US$billions, Ranking 51.
Zhejiang -2.43 US$billions, Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 0.52 US$billions, Ranking 20.
Taiwan -6.79 US$billions, Ranking 44.
2.1.02 Government budget surplus /deficit Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland -1.14%, Ranking 30.
Zhejiang -1.49%, Ranking 31.
Hong Kong 0.29%, Ranking 21.
Taiwan -2.11%, Ranking 37.
2.1.03 Total general government debt-2005
China Mainland 83.12 US$billions, Ranking 25.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 3.2 US$billions, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 116.3 US$billions, Ranking 30.
2.1.04 Total general government debt Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 4.3%, Ranking 4.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 1.8%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 36.09%, Ranking 25.
2.1.05 Total general government debt-real growth-2005
China Mainland 7.6%, Ranking 49.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong -3.75%, Ranking 14.
Taiwan 6.72%, Ranking 45.
2.1.06 General government domestic debt Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 3.8%, Ranking 5.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0.91%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 30.38%, Ranking 29.
2.1.07 General government foreign debt Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 0.09%, Ranking 8.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0.89%, Ranking 12.
Taiwan 0%, Ranking 6.
2.1.08 Interest payment Percentage of Current Revenue-2004
China Mainland 5.23%, Ranking 20.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0.23%, Ranking 1.
Taiwan 9.74%, Ranking 39.
2.1.09 Management of public finances survey-2006
China Mainland 6.34, Ranking 16.
Zhejiang 6.24, Ranking 19.
Hong Kong 7.52, Ranking 1.
Taiwan 4.05, Ranking 56.
2.1.10 Total reserves-2005
China Mainland 575.45 SDR billions, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 86.93 SDR billions, Ranking 7.
Taiwan 177.69 SDR billions, Ranking 3.
2.1.11 General government expenditure Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 18.5%, Ranking 12.
Zhejiang 9.5%, Ranking 2.
Hong Kong 17.2%, Ranking 10.
Taiwan 20.8%, Ranking 14.
2.2 Fiscal Policy
2.2.01 Collected total tax revenues Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 15.12%, Ranking 12.
Zhejiang 6.43%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 11.7%, Ranking 4.
Taiwan 12.88%, Ranking 9.
2.2.02 Collected personal income tax Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 1.09%, Ranking 7.
Zhejiang 0.48%, Ranking 4.
Hong Kong 2.86%, Ranking 16.
Taiwan 1.99%, Ranking 11.
2.2.03 Collected corporate taxes Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 2.48%, Ranking 20.
Zhejiang 1.27%, Ranking 3.
Hong Kong 4.54%, Ranking 50.
Taiwan 2.24%, Ranking 14.
2.2.04 Collected indirect tax revenues Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 11.52%, Ranking 39.
Zhejiang 3.97%, Ranking 4.
Hong Kong 4.21%, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 5.7%, Ranking 10.
2.2.05 Collected capital and property taxes Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 0.8%, Ranking 15.
Zhejiang 0.8%, Ranking 5.
Hong Kong 0.09%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 2.95%, Ranking 53.
2.2.06 Collected social security contribution Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 2.86%, Ranking 14.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0%, Ranking 1.
Taiwan 4.87%, Ranking 21.
2.2.07 Effective personal income tax rate-2005
China Mainland 0%, Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 0%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 5%, Ranking 8.
Taiwan 6.36%, Ranking 12.
2.2.08 Corporate tax rate on profit-2005
China Mainland 33%, Ranking 36.
Zhejiang 33%, Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 17.5%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 25%, Ranking 9.
2.2.09 Consumption tax rate-2004
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong .
Taiwan .
2.2.10 Employee’s social security contribution rate-2005
China Mainland 0%, Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 0%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 5%, Ranking 14.
Taiwan 5.19%, Ranking 15.
2.2.11 Employer’s social security contribution rate-2005
China Mainland 0%, Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 0%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 5%, Ranking 11.
Taiwan 9.21%, Ranking 19.
2.2.12 Real personal taxes survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 11.
Zhejiang Ranking 14.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 18.
2.2.13 Real corporate taxes survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 17.
Zhejiang Ranking 31.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
2.2.14 Tax evasion-2006
China Mainland Ranking 52.
Zhejiang Ranking 43.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
2.3 Institutional Framework
Central Bank
2.3.01 Real short-term interest rate-2005
China Mainland 1.5%, Ranking 32.
Zhejiang 2%, Ranking 38.
Hong Kong 3.56%, Ranking 48.
Taiwan -0.32%, Ranking 11.
2.3.02 Cost of capital survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 43.
Zhejiang Ranking 50.
Hong Kong Ranking 8.
Taiwan Ranking 31.
2.3.03 Interest rate spread-2005
China Mainland 3.33%, Ranking 30.
Zhejiang 3.33%, Ranking 30.
Hong Kong 5.16%, Ranking 51.
Taiwan 1.94%, Ranking 12.
2.3.04 Country credit rating-2005
China Mainland Ranking 37.
Zhejiang Ranking 37.
Hong Kong Ranking 30.
Taiwan Ranking 29.
2.3.05 Central bank policy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 24.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 27.
Taiwan Ranking 35.
2.3.06 Exchange rate policy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 25.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
2.3.07 Exchange rate stability(Parity change from national currency to SDR,2005/2003)-2005
China Mainland 0.06%, Ranking 41.
Zhejiang 0.06%, Ranking 41.
Hong Kong 0.04%, Ranking 33.
Taiwan .
State Efficiency
2.3.08 Policy direction of the government survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 25.
Zhejiang Ranking 41.
Hong Kong Ranking 11.
Taiwan Ranking 58.
2.3.09 Legal and regulatory framework survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 14.
Zhejiang Ranking 15.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 31.
2.3.10 Adaptability of government policy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 15.
Zhejiang Ranking 20.
Hong Kong Ranking 6.
Taiwan Ranking 44.
2.3.11 Government decisions survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 17.
Zhejiang Ranking 27.
Hong Kong Ranking 9.
Taiwan Ranking 50.
2.3.12 Political parties survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 8.
Zhejiang Ranking 20.
Hong Kong Ranking 22.
Taiwan Ranking 39.
2.3.13 Transparency survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 23.
Zhejiang Ranking 25.
Hong Kong Ranking 10.
Taiwan Ranking 50.
2.3.14 Public service survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 23.
Zhejiang Ranking 29.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
2.3.15 Bureaucracy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 35.
Zhejiang Ranking 17.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 18.
2.3.16 Bribing and corruption survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 46.
Zhejiang Ranking 36.
Hong Kong Ranking 11.
Taiwan Ranking 32.
2.4 Business Legislation
Openness
2.4.01 Customer’s authorities survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 38.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 36.
2.4.02 Protectionism survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 33.
Zhejiang Ranking 33.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 40.
2.4.03 Public sector contracts survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 52.
Zhejiang Ranking 56.
Hong Kong Ranking 4.
Taiwan Ranking 46.
2.4.04 International transactions survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 58.
Zhejiang Ranking 55.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 43.
2.4.05 Foreign investors survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 59.
Zhejiang Ranking 60.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 54.
2.4.06 Access to capital markets survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 59.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 43.
2.4.07 Investment incentives survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 13.
Zhejiang Ranking 25.
Hong Kong Ranking 9.
Taiwan Ranking 46.
Competition and Regulations
2.4.08 Government subsidies Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 0.78%, Ranking 20.
Zhejiang 0.4%, Ranking 14.
Hong Kong 0.02%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 0.51%, Ranking 16.
2.4.09 Subsidies survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 36.
Zhejiang Ranking 49.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 18.
2.4.10 Competition legislatiion survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 37.
Zhejiang Ranking 40.
Hong Kong Ranking 32.
Taiwan Ranking 35.
2.4.11 Product and service legislatiion survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 25.
Zhejiang Ranking 26.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 40.
2.4.12 Price controls survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 59.
Zhejiang Ranking 53.
Hong Kong Ranking 9.
Taiwan Ranking 40.
2.4.13 Parallel economy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 58.
Zhejiang Ranking 46.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 27.
2.4.14 Regulation intensity survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 30.
Zhejiang Ranking 40.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 28.
2.4.15 Ease of doing business survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 34.
Zhejiang Ranking 19.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
2.4.16 Creation of firms survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 23.
Zhejiang Ranking 25.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 13.
2.4.17 Start-up days-2005
China Mainland 126 days Ranking 57.
Zhejiang 126 days Ranking 57.
Hong Kong 6 days Ranking 6.
Taiwan 79 days Ranking 39.
Labor Regulations
2.4.18 Labor Regulations survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 9.
Zhejiang Ranking 15.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 21.
2.4.19 Unemployment legislation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 19.
Zhejiang Ranking 30.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
2.4.20 Immigration laws survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 13.
Zhejiang Ranking 29.
Hong Kong Ranking 4.
Taiwan Ranking 53.
2.5 Societal Framework
2.5.01 Justice survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 37.
Zhejiang Ranking 38.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 40.
2.5.02 Personal security and private property survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 39.
Zhejiang Ranking 42.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 33.
2.5.03 Risk of political instability survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 49.
Zhejiang Ranking 52.
Hong Kong Ranking 17.
Taiwan Ranking 58.
2.5.04 Social cohesion survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 20.
Zhejiang Ranking 33.
Hong Kong Ranking 15.
Taiwan Ranking 58.
2.5.05 Income distribution-lowest 20%-2003
China Mainland 4.7%.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 3.6%.
Taiwan 6.72%.
2.5.06 Income distribution-highest 20%-2003
China Mainland 50%.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 53.7%.
Taiwan 40.83%.
2.5.07 Discrimination survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 33.
Zhejiang Ranking 43.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 27.
2.5.08 Females in parliament-2005
China Mainland 20.2%, Ranking 27.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 18.2%, Ranking 30.
Taiwan 21.4%, Ranking 25.
2.5.09 Females position-2003
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 33.
Taiwan Ranking .
2.5.10 Gender income ratio-2003
China Mainland 0.66%, Ranking 9.
Zhejiang 0.66%, Ranking 9.
Hong Kong 0.56%, Ranking 27.
Taiwan .
2.5.11 Harassment survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 58.
Zhejiang Ranking 59.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 30.
BUSINESS EFFICIENCY
3.1 Productivity and Efficiency
3.1.01 Overall productivity(PPP)-2005
China Mainland 10,846 US$, Ranking 58.
Zhejiang 19,863 US$, Ranking 51.
Hong Kong 69,088 US$, Ranking 13.
Taiwan 58,618 US$, Ranking 28.
3.1.02 Overall productivity-2005
China Mainland 2,935 US$, Ranking 58.
Zhejiang 5,376 US$, Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 52,689 US$, Ranking 26.
Taiwan 34,807 US$, Ranking 33.
3.1.03 Overall productivity-real growth-2005
China Mainland 8.99%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 10.81%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 5.38%, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 2.45%, Ranking 26.
3.1.04 Labor productivity per hour(PPP)-2005
China Mainland 5.42 US$, Ranking 58.
Zhejiang 9.93 US$, Ranking 52.
Hong Kong 28.81 US$, Ranking 28.
Taiwan 25.19 US$, Ranking 30.
3.1.05 Agricultural productivity(PPP)-2005
China Mainland 2,847 US$, Ranking 57.
Zhejiang 5,014 US$, Ranking 53.
Hong Kong 20,443 US$, Ranking 33.
Taiwan 17,750 US$, Ranking 36.
3.1.06 Productivity in industry(PPP)-2005
China Mainland 22,989 US$, Ranking 55.
Zhejiang 24,715 US$, Ranking 53.
Hong Kong 50,452 US$, Ranking 33.
Taiwan 40,359 US$, Ranking 41.
3.1.07 Productivity in services(PPP)-2005
China Mainland 13,556 US$, Ranking 58.
Zhejiang 24,249 US$, Ranking 48.
Hong Kong 72,214 US$, Ranking 10.
Taiwan 74,002 US$, Ranking 9.
3.1.08 Large corporations survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 54.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 32.
3.1.09 Small and medium-size enterprises survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 36.
Zhejiang Ranking 29.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
3.2 Labor Market
Costs
3.2.01 Compensation levels-2005
China Mainland 0.84 US$, Ranking 5.
Zhejiang 0.88 US$, Ranking 7.
Hong Kong 5.52 US$, Ranking 22.
Taiwan 6.19 US$, Ranking 25.
3.2.02 Unit labor costs in the manufacturing sector change-2005
China Mainland 11.85%, Ranking 53.
Zhejiang 2.78%, Ranking 42.
Hong Kong 0.8%, Ranking 30.
Taiwan -1.94%, Ranking 10.
3.2.03 Remuneration in services professions-2003
China Mainland Ranking 21.
Zhejiang Ranking 21.
Hong Kong Ranking 38.
Taiwan Ranking 37.
3.2.04 Remuneration in management-2005
China Mainland Ranking 3.
Zhejiang Ranking 3.
Hong Kong Ranking 35.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
Relations
3.2.05 Working hours per year-2005
China Mainland 2,000 hours,Ranking 19.
Zhejiang 2,000 hours,Ranking 19.
Hong Kong 2,398 hours,Ranking 1.
Taiwan 2,327 hours,Ranking 4.
3.2.06 Labor relations survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 38.
Zhejiang Ranking 36.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
3.2.07 Worker motivation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 37.
Zhejiang Ranking 17.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 15.
3.2.08 Industrial disputes-2004
China Mainland Ranking 4.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 6.
Taiwan Ranking 1.
3.2.09 Employee training survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 25.
Zhejiang Ranking 35.
Hong Kong Ranking 24.
Taiwan Ranking 19.
Availability of Skills
3.2.10 Labor force-2005
China Mainland 768.23 millioms,Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 30.22 millioms,Ranking 13.
Hong Kong 3.59 millioms,Ranking 44.
Taiwan 10.37 millioms,Ranking 29.
3.2.11 Labor force percentage of population-2005
China Mainland 59.1%, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 64.03%, Ranking 2.
Hong Kong 51.68%, Ranking 16.
Taiwan 45.55%, Ranking 41.
3.2.12 Labor force growth-2005
China Mainland 0.98%, Ranking 28.
Zhejiang 2.55%, Ranking 6.
Hong Kong 0.99%, Ranking 27.
Taiwan 1.28%, Ranking 19.
3.2.13 Part-time employment percentage of total employment-2004
China Mainland.
Zhejiang.
Hong Kong 4%, Ranking 44.
Taiwan.
3.2.14 Female labor force percentage of total labor force-2005
China Mainland.
Zhejiang.
Hong Kong 44.39%, Ranking 32.
Taiwan 42.03%, Ranking 38.
3.2.15 Foreign labor force percentage of total labor force-2004
China Mainland.
Zhejiang 0.01%, Ranking 43.
Hong Kong.
Taiwan 3.07%, Ranking 29.
3.2.16 Skilled labor survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 58.
Hong Kong Ranking 22.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
3.2.17 Finance skills survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 41.
Zhejiang Ranking 55.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 29.
3.2.18 Brain drain survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 56.
Hong Kong Ranking 10.
Taiwan Ranking 36.
3.2.19 Foreign high-skilled people survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 22.
Zhejiang Ranking 38.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 33.
3.2.20 International experience survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 59.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 21.
3.2.21 Competent senior managers survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 60.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
3.3 Finance
Bank Efficiency
3.3.01 Banking sector assets percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 177.17%, Ranking 12.
Zhejiang 165.41%, Ranking 18.
Hong Kong 322.7%, Ranking 2.
Taiwan 242.93%, Ranking 5.
3.3.02 Credit survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 59.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 27.
3.3.03 Number of credit cards issued per capita-2004
China Mainland 0.02 Ranking 55.
Zhejiang 0.02 Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 1.35 Ranking 13.
Taiwan 1.97 Ranking 3.
3.3.04 Credit card number of transactions per capita-2004
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 6.67 Ranking 27.
Taiwan 5.7 Ranking 33.
3.3.05 Investment risk-2005
China Mainland Ranking 43.
Zhejiang Ranking 43.
Hong Kong Ranking 30.
Taiwan Ranking 29.
3.3.06 Venture capital survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 58.
Zhejiang Ranking 60.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 13.
3.3.07 Banking and financial services survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 50.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 31.
3.3.08 Retail banking(Population/number of bank offices)-2005
China Mainland 15,122.
Zhejiang 16,540.
Hong Kong 1,502.
Taiwan 3,577.
3.3.09 Banking regulation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 45.
Zhejiang Ranking 49.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 46.
Stock Market Efficiency
3.3.10 Stock markets survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 48.
Zhejiang Ranking 49.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
3.3.11 Stock market capitalization-2004
China Mainland 639.8 US$billions, Ranking 13.
Zhejiang 46.6 US$billions, Ranking 46.
Hong Kong 861.3 US$billions, Ranking 8.
Taiwan 441.4 US$billions, Ranking 17.
3.3.12 Stock market capitalization percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 33.12%, Ranking 45.
Zhejiang 33.12%, Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 519.37%, Ranking 1.
Taiwan 136.98%, Ranking 10.
3.3.13 Value traded on stock markets per capita-2004
China Mainland 576 US$ Ranking 47.
Zhejiang 1,155 US$ Ranking 39.
Hong Kong 74,170 US$ Ranking 2.
Taiwan 31,673 US$ Ranking 12.
3.3.14 Listed domestic companies-2004
China Mainland 1,384 Ranking 9.
Zhejiang 99 Ranking 44.
Hong Kong 1,086 Ranking 10.
Taiwan 697 Ranking 13.
3.3.15 Stock market index(percentage of change)-2005
China Mainland -6.6%, Ranking 59.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 4.54%, Ranking 56.
Taiwan 7.7%, Ranking 55.
3.3.16 Shareholders’ rights survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 44.
Zhejiang Ranking 51.
Hong Kong Ranking 19.
Taiwan Ranking 47.
3.3.17 Financial institutions’ transparency survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 55.
Hong Kong Ranking 4.
Taiwan Ranking 46.
Finance Management
3.3.18 Cash flow survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 32.
Zhejiang Ranking 30.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
3.3.19 Corporate debt survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 51.
Zhejiang Ranking 37.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 30.
3.3.20 Factoring(percentage of merchandise exports)-2005
China Mainland 0.26%, Ranking 38.
Zhejiang 2.58%, Ranking 11.
Hong Kong 1.29%, Ranking 22.
Taiwan 7.2%, Ranking 5.
3.4 Management Practices
3.4.01 Adaptability of companies survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 41.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 5.
3.4.02 Ethical practices survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 45.
Zhejiang Ranking 50.
Hong Kong Ranking 13.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
3.4.03 Credibility of managers survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 52.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
3.4.04 Corporate boards survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 31.
Zhejiang Ranking 47.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 24.
3.4.05 Auditing and accounting practices survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 46.
Zhejiang Ranking 56.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 38.
3.4.06 Shareholder value survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 44.
Zhejiang Ranking 48.
Hong Kong Ranking 10.
Taiwan Ranking 35.
3.4.07 Customer satisfaction survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 18.
Zhejiang Ranking 21.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 6.
3.4.08 Entrepreneurship survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 30.
Zhejiang Ranking 33.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 7.
3.4.09 Marketing survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 43.
Zhejiang Ranking 52.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 17.
3.4.10 Social responsibility survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 18.
Zhejiang Ranking 27.
Hong Kong Ranking 13.
Taiwan Ranking 23.
3.4.11 Health, safety & environmental concerns survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 25.
Zhejiang Ranking 31.
Hong Kong Ranking 27.
Taiwan Ranking 24.
3.5 Attitudes and Values
3.5.01 Attitudes toward globalization survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 18.
Zhejiang Ranking 22.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 7.
3.5.02 Image abroad survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 16.
Zhejiang Ranking 26.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 33.
3.5.03 National culture survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 31.
Zhejiang Ranking 33.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 12.
3.5.04 Flexibility and adaptability survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 52.
Zhejiang Ranking 27.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 5.
3.5.05 Need for economic and social reforms survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 8.
Zhejiang Ranking 7.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 11.
3.5.06 Values of society survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 12.
Zhejiang Ranking 16.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 7.
3.5.07 Corporate values survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 26.
Zhejiang Ranking 29.
Hong Kong Ranking 10.
Taiwan Ranking 18.
INFRASTRUCTURE
4.1 Basic Infrastructure
4.1.01 Land area-2005
China Mainland 9,600,000 square kilometers, Ranking 4.
Zhejiang 102,000 square kilometers, Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 1,000 square kilometers, Ranking 60.
Taiwan 36,000 square kilometers, Ranking 52.
4.1.02 Arable area-2003
China Mainland 1,198 square kilometers per capita, Ranking 41.
Zhejiang 340 square kilometers per capita, Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 9 square kilometers per capita, Ranking 57.
Taiwan 373 square kilometers per capita, Ranking 53.
4.1.03 Urbanization survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 61.
Zhejiang Ranking 60.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 25.
4.1.04 Population-market size-2005
China Mainland 1,307.56 millions,Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 48.98 millions,Ranking 17.
Hong Kong 6.94 millions,Ranking 47.
Taiwan 22.77 millions,Ranking 28.
4.1.05 Population under 15 years(percentage of total population)-2005
China Mainland 20.3%.
Zhejiang 15.8%.
Hong Kong 14.5%.
Taiwan 18.7%.
4.1.06 Population over 65 years(percentage of total population)-2005
China Mainland 7.7%.
Zhejiang 10.6%.
Hong Kong 12.1%.
Taiwan 9.7%.
4.1.07 Dependency ratio-2005
China Mainland 38.9%,Ranking 4.
Zhejiang 35.8%,Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 36.2%,Ranking 2.
Taiwan 39.7%,Ranking 7.
4.1.08 Roads(km per square km)-2003
China Mainland 0.19,Ranking 48.
Zhejiang 0.45,Ranking 40.
Hong Kong 1.75,Ranking 10.
Taiwan 1.05,Ranking 24.
4.1.09 Railroads(km per square km)-2004
China Mainland 0.01,Ranking 46.
Zhejiang 0.01,Ranking 43.
Hong Kong 0.2,Ranking 1.
Taiwan 0.03,Ranking 30.
4.1.10 Air transportation(number of passengers)-2003
China Mainland 87,590 thousands,Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 4,100 thousands,Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 13,025 thousands,Ranking 28.
Taiwan 37,879 thousands,Ranking 9.
4.1.11 Quality of air transportation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 44.
Zhejiang Ranking 48.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 33.
4.1.12 Distribution infrastructure survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 42.
Zhejiang Ranking 40.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
4.1.13 Water transportation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 40.
Zhejiang Ranking 39.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
4.1.14 Maintenance and development survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 35.
Zhejiang Ranking 30.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
4.1.15 Energy infrastructure survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 51.
Zhejiang Ranking 50.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 30.
4.1.16 Total indigenous energy production(millions MTOE)-2003
China Mainland 1,380.79.
Zhejiang 3.7.
Hong Kong 0.05.
Taiwan Ranking 12.53.
4.1.17 Total indigenous energy production per capita-2003
China Mainland 1.07.
Zhejiang 0.08.
Hong Kong 0.01.
Taiwan Ranking 0.55.
4.1.18 Total indigenous energy production(percentage of total requirements in tons of oil equivalent)-2003
China Mainland 98%,Ranking 14.
Zhejiang 3.8%,Ranking 50.
Hong Kong 0.3%,Ranking 55.
Taiwan 12.7%,Ranking 47.
4.1.19 Total final energy consumption(millions MTOE)-2003
China Mainland 885.44.
Zhejiang 32.06.
Hong Kong 11.25.
Taiwan Ranking 60.64.
4.1.20 Total final energy consumption per capita-2003
China Mainland o.69.
Zhejiang 0.69.
Hong Kong 1.66.
Taiwan Ranking 2.68.
4.1.21 Energy intensity-2002
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 52.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 37.
4.1.22 Electricity costs for industrial clients-2005
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 49.
Taiwan Ranking 14.
4.2 Technological Infrastructure
4.2.01 Investment in telecommunications(percentage of GDP)-2004
China Mainland 1.37%,Ranking 4.
Zhejiang 1.37%,Ranking 4.
Hong Kong 0.6%,Ranking 25.
Taiwan 0.77%,Ranking 15.
4.2.02 Fixed telephone lines per 1000 inhabitants-2004
China Mainland 240,Ranking 44.
Zhejiang 418,Ranking 32.
Hong Kong 544,Ranking 18.
Taiwan 596,Ranking 10.
4.2.03 International fixed telephone costs-2005
China Mainland Ranking 56.
Zhejiang Ranking 56.
Hong Kong Ranking 47.
Taiwan Ranking 19.
4.2.04 Mobile telephone subscribers-2004
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 44.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 13.
4.2.05 Mobile telephone costs-2005
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
4.2.06 Communications technology survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 48.
Zhejiang Ranking 52.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 36.
4.2.07 Computers in use(worldwide share)-2005
China Mainland 7.02%,Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 7.02%,Ranking 3.
Hong Kong 0.46%,Ranking 36.
Taiwan 1.04%,Ranking 25.
4.2.08 Computers per 1000 people-2005
China Mainland 48,Ranking 56.
Zhejiang 48,Ranking 56.
Hong Kong 547,Ranking 24.
Taiwan 410,Ranking 29.
4.2.09 Internet users per 1000 people-2005
China Mainland 84.44,Ranking 57.
Zhejiang 140.67,Ranking 49.
Hong Kong 661.74,Ranking 11.
Taiwan 580.1,Ranking 20.
4.2.10 Internet costs-2004
China Mainland Ranking 6.
Zhejiang Ranking 6.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 9.
4.2.11 Broadband subscribers-2004
China Mainland Ranking 39.
Zhejiang Ranking 39.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 7.
4.2.12 Broadband costs-2003
China Mainland Ranking 26.
Zhejiang Ranking 26.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 3.
4.2.13 Information technology skills survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 60.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 6.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
4.2.14 Technological cooperation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 46.
Zhejiang Ranking 59.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 17.
4.2.15 Development and application of technology survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 38.
Zhejiang Ranking 51.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
4.2.16 Funding for technological development survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 36.
Zhejiang Ranking 37.
Hong Kong Ranking 4.
Taiwan Ranking 13.
4.2.17 Technological regulation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 31.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 15.
4.2.18 High-tech exports-2004
China Mainland 161,603 US$ millions,Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 3,795 US$ millions,Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 80,109 US$ millions,Ranking 6.
Taiwan 69,254 US$ millions,Ranking 8.
4.2.19 High-tech exports(percentage of manufactured exports)-2005
China Mainland 29.81%,Ranking 11.
Zhejiang 6.53%,Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 32.04%,Ranking 9.
Taiwan 43.06%,Ranking 5.
4.2.20 Cyber security survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 19.
Zhejiang Ranking 41.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
4.3 Scientific Infrastructure
4.3.01 Total expenditure on R&D-2004
China Mainland 23,757 US$ millions,Ranking 6.
Zhejiang 1,395 US$ millions,Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 1,098 US$ millions,Ranking 40.
Taiwan 7,805 US$ millions,Ranking 14.
4.3.02 Total expenditure on R&D(percentage of GDP)-2004
China Mainland 1.23%,Ranking 30.
Zhejiang 0.99%,Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 0.69%,Ranking 46.
Taiwan 2.42%,Ranking 13.
4.3.03 Total expenditure on R&D per capita-2004
China Mainland 18.3 US$,Ranking 50.
Zhejiang 29.6 US$,Ranking 46.
Hong Kong 161.5 US$,Ranking 32.
Taiwan 344 US$,Ranking 26.
4.3.04 Business expenditure on R&D-2004
China Mainland 15,876 US$ millions,Ranking 6.
Zhejiang 751 US$ millions,Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 589 US$ millions,Ranking 37.
Taiwan 5,023 US$ millions,Ranking 14.
4.3.05 Business expenditure on R&D(percentage of GDP)-2004
China Mainland 8.22%,Ranking 27.
Zhejiang 5.34%,Ranking 34.
Hong Kong 3.55%,Ranking 43.
Taiwan 15.59%,Ranking 13.
4.3.06 Total R&D personnel nationwide(FTE 1000s)-2004
China Mainland 1,152.6,Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 63.1,Ranking 18.
Hong Kong 16.9,Ranking 40.
Taiwan 129.4,Ranking 12.
4.3.07 Total R&D personnel nationwide per capita(FTE per 1000 people)-2004
China Mainland 0.89,Ranking 43.
Zhejiang 1.34,Ranking 41.
Hong Kong 2.48,Ranking 35.
Taiwan 5.7,Ranking 15.
4.3.08 Total R&D personnel in business enterprise(FTE 1000s)-2004
China Mainland 696.8,Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 27.4,Ranking 23.
Hong Kong 9.5,Ranking 36.
Taiwan 88.1,Ranking 9.
4.3.09 Total R&D personnel in business per capita(FTE per 1000 people)-2004
China Mainland 0.54,Ranking 43.
Zhejiang 0.58,Ranking 42.
Hong Kong 1.38,Ranking 32.
Taiwan 3.88,Ranking 12.
4.3.10 Basic research survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 6.
Zhejiang Ranking 28.
Hong Kong Ranking 22.
Taiwan Ranking 30.
4.3.11 Science degrees-2002
China Mainland Ranking 4.
Zhejiang Ranking 4.
Hong Kong Ranking 17.
Taiwan Ranking 13.
4.3.12 Scientific articles-2003
China Mainland 29,186 Ranking 6.
Zhejiang 1,057 Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 1,817 Ranking 42.
Taiwan 9,270 Ranking 17.
4.3.13 Science in schools survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 13.
Zhejiang Ranking 15.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 6.
4.3.14 Youth interest in science survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 3.
Zhejiang Ranking 17.
Hong Kong Ranking 4.
Taiwan Ranking 6.
4.3.15 Nobel prizes(Awarded in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, economics since 1950)-2005
China Mainland 2,Ranking 16.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0.
Taiwan 0.
4.3.16 Nobel prizes per capita-2005
China Mainland Ranking 23.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0.
Taiwan 0.
4.3.17 Patents granted to residents-2004
China Mainland 5,913,Ranking 8.
Zhejiang 214,Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 30,Ranking 51.
Taiwan 29,773,Ranking 4.
4.3.18 Securing patents abroad-2003
China Mainland 529,Ranking 32.
Zhejiang 19,Ranking 58.
Hong Kong 429,Ranking 33.
Taiwan 206,Ranking 42.
4.3.19 Intellectual property rights survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 34.
Zhejiang Ranking 49.
Hong Kong Ranking 25.
Taiwan Ranking 31.
4.3.20 Number of patents in force per 1000 inhabitants-2004
China Mainland 5,Ranking 44.
Zhejiang 32,Ranking 39.
Hong Kong 258,Ranking 25.
Taiwan 1,094,Ranking 4.
4.3.21 Patent productivity-2003
China Mainland Ranking 40.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 47.
Taiwan Ranking 1.
4.3.22 Legal environment survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 30.
Zhejiang Ranking 38.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
4.4 Health and Environment
4.4.01 Total health expenditure(percentage of GDP)-2003
China Mainland 5.6%,Ranking 47.
Zhejiang 5.6%,Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 5.3%,Ranking 52.
Taiwan 6.2%,Ranking 43.
4.4.02 Public expenditure on health(percentage of total health expenditure)-2003
China Mainland 36.2%,Ranking 54.
Zhejiang 36.2%,Ranking 54.
Hong Kong 34.23%,Ranking 58.
Taiwan 63.53%,Ranking 35.
4.4.03 Health infrastructure survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 47.
Zhejiang Ranking 42.
Hong Kong Ranking 8.
Taiwan Ranking 21.
4.4.04 Life expectancy at birth-2004
China Mainland 72,Ranking 45.
Zhejiang 72,Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 79.1,Ranking 17.
Taiwan 75,Ranking 36.
4.4.05 Health life expectancy-2002
China Mainland 64.1,Ranking 41.
Zhejiang 64.1,Ranking 41.
Hong Kong .
Taiwan .
4.4.06 Medical assistance-2005
China Mainland Ranking 54.
Zhejiang Ranking 51.
Hong Kong Ranking 40.
Taiwan Ranking 41.
4.4.07 Urban population(percentage of total population)-2005
China Mainland 43%.
Zhejiang 55%.
Hong Kong 101%.
Taiwan 69%.
4.4.08 Human development index-2003
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 53.
Hong Kong Ranking 27.
Taiwan .
4.4.09 Health problems(AIDS,alcohol,drug,abuse,etc.)survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 53.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 25.
4.4.10 Paper and cardboard recycling rate-2005
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 18.
Taiwan Ranking 4.
4.4.11 Waste water treatment plants-2003
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 25.
Taiwan Ranking 43.
4.4.12 Carbon dioxide emissions-2003
China Mainland Ranking 56.
Zhejiang Ranking 56.
Hong Kong .
Taiwan Ranking 39.
4.4.13 Ecological footprint-2001
China Mainland Ranking 6.
Zhejiang Ranking 6.
Hong Kong .
Taiwan .
4.4.14 Sustainable development survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 12.
Zhejiang Ranking 18.
Hong Kong Ranking 16.
Taiwan Ranking 17.
4.4.15 Pollution problems survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 61.
Zhejiang Ranking 57.
Hong Kong Ranking 55.
Taiwan Ranking 29.
4.4.16 Environmental laws survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 28.
Zhejiang Ranking 42.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 24.
4.4.17 Quality of life survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 51.
Zhejiang Ranking 38.
Hong Kong Ranking 23.
Taiwan Ranking 40.
4.5 Education
4.5.01 Total public expenditure on education(percentage of GDP)-2003
China Mainland 3.1%,Ranking 55.
Zhejiang 3.1%,Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 4.2%,Ranking 41.
Taiwan 4.5%,Ranking 34.
4.5.02 Pupil-teacher ratio(primary education)-2003
China Mainland 21.9%,Ranking 49.
Zhejiang 21.39%,Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 19.5%,Ranking 40.
Taiwan 18.4%,Ranking 33.
4.5.03 Pupil-teacher ratio(secondary education)-2003
China Mainland 18.9%,Ranking 48.
Zhejiang 18.04%,Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 18%,Ranking 42.
Taiwan 17.2%,Ranking 39.
4.5.04 Secondary school enrollment-2003
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 45.
Taiwan Ranking 17.
4.5.05 Higher education achievement-2003
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 14.
Taiwan Ranking 5.
4.5.06 Educational assessment
4.5.07 Educational system survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 45.
Zhejiang Ranking 42.
Hong Kong Ranking 12.
Taiwan Ranking 23.
4.5.08 University education survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 56.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 14.
Taiwan Ranking 31.
4.5.09 Illiteracy-2003
China Mainland Ranking 51.
Zhejiang Ranking 58.
Hong Kong Ranking 44.
Taiwan Ranking 39.
4.5.10 Economic literacy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 45.
Zhejiang Ranking 44.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 19.
4.5.11 Education in finance survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 59.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 28.
4.5.12 Language skills survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 38.
Zhejiang Ranking 46.
Hong Kong Ranking 25.
Taiwan Ranking 30.
4.5.13 Qualified engineers survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 19.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
4.5.14 Knowledge transfer survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 42.
Zhejiang Ranking 55.
Hong Kong Ranking 14.
Taiwan Ranking 12.
整體表現包括經濟表現、政府效能、企業效能、基礎建設四個層面,詳細資料如下。
ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
China Mainland 2005, Ranking 3, 2006 Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 2005, Ranking 13, 2006 Ranking 10.
Hong Kong 2005, Ranking 4, 2006 Ranking 5.
Taiwan 2005, Ranking 18, 2006 Ranking 27.
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY
China Mainland 2005, Ranking 21, 2006 Ranking 17.
Zhejiang 2005, Ranking 18, 2006 Ranking 29.
Hong Kong 2005, Ranking 1, 2006 Ranking 1.
Taiwan 2005, Ranking 19, 2006 Ranking 24.
BUSINESS EFFICIENCY
China Mainland 2005, Ranking 50, 2006 Ranking 30.
Zhejiang 2005, Ranking 13, 2006 Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 2005, Ranking 1, 2006 Ranking 1.
Taiwan 2005, Ranking 6, 2006 Ranking 14.
INFRASTRUCTURE
China Mainland 2005, Ranking 42, 2006 Ranking 37.
Zhejiang 2005, Ranking 43, 2006 Ranking 49.
Hong Kong 2005, Ranking 20, 2006 Ranking 16.
Taiwan 2005, Ranking 18, 2006 Ranking 20.
ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
1.1 Domestic Economy
Size
1.1.01 Gross domestic product(GDP)-2005
China Mainland 2,225.7 US$billions, Ranking 4.
Zhejiang 163.2 US$billions, Ranking 41.
Hong Kong 177.7 US$billions, Ranking 38.
Taiwan 346.1 US$billions, Ranking 23.
1.1.02 GDP(ppp)-2005 Estimate
China Mainland 8,224 US$billions, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 603 US$billions, Ranking 17.
Hong Kong 233 US$billions, Ranking 38.
Taiwan 583 US$billions, Ranking 19.
1.1.03 Private final consumption expenditure-2005
China Mainland 771.2 US$billions, Ranking 7.
Zhejiang 38.9 US$billions, Ranking 53.
Hong Kong 104.1 US$billions, Ranking 35.
Taiwan 215.7 US$billions, Ranking 20.
1.1.04 Private final consumption expenditure Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 39.9%, Ranking 59.
Zhejiang 27.6%, Ranking 61.
Hong Kong 58.5%, Ranking 27.
Taiwan 62.3%, Ranking 18.
1.1.05 Government final consumption expenditure-2005
China Mainland 198.7 US$billions, Ranking 8.
Zhejiang 18.2 US$billions, Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 15.6 US$billions, Ranking 48.
Taiwan 46.5 US$billions, Ranking 27.
1.1.06 Government final consumption expenditure Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 10.3%, Ranking 56.
Zhejiang 12.9%, Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 8.8%, Ranking 59.
Taiwan 13.4%, Ranking 43.
1.1.07 Gross domestic investment-2005
China Mainland 835.7 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 69.5 US$billions, Ranking 23.
Hong Kong 36.5 US$billions, Ranking 39.
Taiwan 70.6 US$billions, Ranking 22.
1.1.08 Gross domestic investment Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 43.3%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 49.4%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 20.5%, Ranking 36.
Taiwan 20.4%, Ranking 38.
1.1.09 Gross domestic savings-2005
China Mainland 961.7 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 83.7 US$billions, Ranking 25.
Hong Kong 58.1 US$billions, Ranking 30.
Taiwan 83.9 US$billions, Ranking 24.
1.1.10 Gross domestic savings Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 49.8%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 59.5%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 32.7%, Ranking 12.
Taiwan 24.2%, Ranking 32.
Growth
1.1.12 Real GDP Growth-2005
China Mainland 9.9%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 12.4%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 7.3%, Ranking 8.
Taiwan 4.1%, Ranking 30.
1.1.13 Real GDP Growth per capita-2005
China Mainland 9.25%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 8.31%, Ranking 4.
Hong Kong 6.4%, Ranking 7.
Taiwan 3.72%, Ranking 22.
1.1.14 Private final consumption expenditure-real growth-2005
China Mainland 16.61%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 2.91%, Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 4.26%, Ranking 25.
Taiwan 2.46%, Ranking 42.
1.1.15 Government final consumption expenditure-real growth-2005
China Mainland 6.89%, Ranking 13.
Zhejiang 6.63%, Ranking 16.
Hong Kong -5.66%, Ranking 60.
Taiwan -0.31%, Ranking 52.
1.1.16 Gross domestic investment-real growth-2005
China Mainland 29.13%, Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 19.27%, Ranking 7.
Hong Kong -0.45%, Ranking 52.
Taiwan -2.67%, Ranking 57.
1.1.17 Gross domestic savings-real growth-2005
China Mainland 12.12%, Ranking 11.
Zhejiang 32.61%, Ranking 3.
Hong Kong 12.65%, Ranking 10.
Taiwan -1.76%, Ranking 54.
1.1.18 Resilience of the economy survey-2006
China Mainland 5.9, Ranking 19.
Zhejiang 5.76, Ranking 22.
Hong Kong 7.09, Ranking 4.
Taiwan 5.65, Ranking 26.
Wealth
1.1.19 GDP per capita-2005
China Mainland 1,702 US$, Ranking 57.
Zhejiang 3,331 US$, Ranking 53.
Hong Kong 25,609 US$, Ranking 26.
Taiwan 15,198 US$, Ranking 34.
1.1.20 GDP(ppp)per capita-2005
China Mainland 6,289 US$, Ranking 56.
Zhejiang 12,308 US$, Ranking 42.
Hong Kong 33,581 US$, Ranking 9.
Taiwan 25,594 US$, Ranking 27.
1.1.21 Private final consumption expenditure per capita-2005
China Mainland 593 US$, Ranking 59.
Zhejiang 823 US$, Ranking 57.
Hong Kong 14,994 US$, Ranking 24.
Taiwan 9,473 US$, Ranking 32.
1.1.22 Government final consumption expenditure per capita-2005
China Mainland 153 US$, Ranking 58.
Zhejiang 386 US$, Ranking 54.
Hong Kong 2,250 US$, Ranking 33.
Taiwan 2,040 US$, Ranking 34.
1.1.23 Gross domestic investment per capita-2005
China Mainland 643 US$, Ranking 55.
Zhejiang 1,472 US$, Ranking 41.
Hong Kong 5,257 US$, Ranking 27.
Taiwan 3,099 US$, Ranking 34.
1.1.24 Gross domestic savings per capita-2005
China Mainland 740 US$, Ranking 53.
Zhejiang 1,773 US$, Ranking 44.
Hong Kong 8,366 US$, Ranking 16.
Taiwan 3,685 US$, Ranking 30.
Forecasts
1.1.25 Forecast:Real GDP Growth-2006
China Mainland 8%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 10%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 4.5%, Ranking 23.
Taiwan 4.3%, Ranking 25.
1.1.26 Forecast:Inflation-2006
China Mainland 3%, Ranking 33.
Zhejiang 3%, Ranking 33.
Hong Kong 2.3%, Ranking 21.
Taiwan 1.7%, Ranking 12.
1.1.27 Forecast:Unemployment-2006
China Mainland 4.6%, Ranking 12.
Zhejiang 4.5%, Ranking 11.
Hong Kong .
Taiwan .
1.1.28 Forecast:Current account balance Percentage of GDP/GNP-2006
China Mainland 1%, Ranking 22.
Zhejiang 1%, Ranking 22.
Hong Kong 11%, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 5.1%, Ranking 10.
1.2 International Trade
1.2.01 Current account balance-2005
China Mainland 67.3 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 19.7 US$billions, Ranking 14.
Taiwan 16.4 US$billions, Ranking 16.
1.2.02 Current account balance Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 3.02%, Ranking 16.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 11.09%, Ranking 6.
Taiwan 4.73%, Ranking 12.
1.2.03 Balance of trade-2005
China Mainland 101.9 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 46.2 US$billions, Ranking 5.
Hong Kong -8.3 US$billions, Ranking 43.
Taiwan 10.7 US$billions, Ranking 19.
1.2.04 Balance of trade Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 4.58%, Ranking 17.
Zhejiang 28.33%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong -4.67%, Ranking 39.
Taiwan 3.09%, Ranking 20.
1.2.05 Balance of commercial services-2004
China Mainland -9.55 US$billions, Ranking 54.
Zhejiang -0.7 US$billions, Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 23.76 US$billions, Ranking 4.
Taiwan -4.33 US$billions, Ranking 50.
1.2.06 Balance of commercial services Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland -0.49%, Ranking 36.
Zhejiang -0.49%, Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 14.33%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan -1.34%, Ranking 47.
1.2.07 Exports of goods-2005
China Mainland 762 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 76.8 US$billions, Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 292.3 US$billions, Ranking 11.
Taiwan 196.6 US$billions, Ranking 16.
1.2.08 Exports of goods Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 34.24%, Ranking 27.
Zhejiang 47.07%, Ranking 15.
Hong Kong 164.46%, Ranking 2.
Taiwan 56.81%, Ranking 10.
1.2.09 Exports of goods-growth -2005
China Mainland 28.43%, Ranking 6.
Zhejiang 32.09%, Ranking 4.
Hong Kong 10.08%, Ranking 39.
Taiwan 7.77%, Ranking 42.
1.2.10 Exports of commercial services-2004
China Mainland 62.06 US$billions, Ranking 9.
Zhejiang 4.52 US$billions, Ranking 50.
Hong Kong 53.58 US$billions, Ranking 10.
Taiwan 25.53 US$billions, Ranking 25.
1.2.11 Exports of commercial services Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 3.21%, Ranking 51.
Zhejiang 3.21%, Ranking 51.
Hong Kong 32.31%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 7.92%, Ranking 29.
1.2.12 Exports of commercial services-growth-2004
China Mainland 33.81%, Ranking 6.
Zhejiang 40.95%, Ranking 3.
Hong Kong 17.57%, Ranking 34.
Taiwan 10.87%, Ranking 53.
1.2.13 Exports breakdown by economic sector
1.2.14 Imports of goods & commercial services-2004
China Mainland 632.8 US$billions, Ranking 59.
Zhejiang 32.3 US$billions, Ranking 14.
Hong Kong 302.7 US$billions, Ranking 50.
Taiwan 198.3 US$billions, Ranking 46.
1.2.15 Imports of goods & commercial services Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 32.8%, Ranking 26.
Zhejiang 22.9%, Ranking 12.
Hong Kong 182.5%, Ranking 60.
Taiwan 61.5%, Ranking 47.
1.2.16 Imports of goods & commercial services-growth-2004
China Mainland 35.33%, Ranking 53.
Zhejiang 36.74%, Ranking 56.
Hong Kong 16.86%, Ranking 14.
Taiwan 30.32%, Ranking 49.
1.2.17 Imports breakdown by economic sector
1.2.18 Trade to GDP ratio-2004
China Mainland 33.35%, Ranking 36.
Zhejiang 33.73%, Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 187.48%, Ranking 2.
Taiwan 63.03%, Ranking 14.
1.2.19 Terms of trade index-2005
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 98, Ranking 26.
Taiwan 97.6, Ranking 28.
1.2.20 Tourism receipts Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 1.33%, Ranking 38.
Zhejiang 0.92%, Ranking 48.
Hong Kong 5.43%, Ranking 9.
Taiwan 1.26%, Ranking 42.
1.3 International Investment
Investment
1.3.01 Direct investment flows abroad-2005
China Mainland 1.81 US$billions, Ranking 34.
Zhejiang -0.17 US$billions, Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 32.56 US$billions, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 6.03 US$billions, Ranking 22.
1.3.02 Direct investment flows abroad Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 0.09%, Ranking 50.
Zhejiang -0.1%, Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 18.32%, Ranking 2.
Taiwan 1.74%, Ranking 26.
1.3.03 Direct investment stocks abroad-2004
China Mainland 38.82 US$billions, Ranking 31.
Zhejiang 2.83 US$billions, Ranking 51.
Hong Kong 403.12 US$billions, Ranking 7.
Taiwan 91.27 US$billions, Ranking 22.
1.3.04 Direct investment stocks abroad-growth-2004
China Mainland 4.88%, Ranking 52.
Zhejiang 10.47%, Ranking 42.
Hong Kong 18.69%, Ranking 24.
Taiwan 8.52%, Ranking 45.
1.3.05 Direct investment flows inward-2005
China Mainland 54.94 US$billions, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 7.72 US$billions, Ranking 21.
Hong Kong 35.9 US$billions, Ranking 7.
Taiwan 1.63 US$billions, Ranking 45.
1.3.06 Direct investment flows inward Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 2.84%, Ranking 23.
Zhejiang 4.73%, Ranking 13.
Hong Kong 20.2%, Ranking 2.
Taiwan 0.47%, Ranking 49.
1.3.07 Direct investment stocks inward-2004
China Mainland 245.47 US$billions, Ranking 11.
Zhejiang 29 US$billions, Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 453.06 US$billions, Ranking 7.
Taiwan 40.3 US$billions, Ranking 43.
1.3.08 Direct investment stocks inward-growth-2004
China Mainland 7.49%, Ranking 52.
Zhejiang 29.93%, Ranking 11.
Hong Kong 18.81%, Ranking 26.
Taiwan 11.78%, Ranking 37.
1.3.09 Balance of direct investment flows-2005
China Mainland -53.13 US$billions, Ranking 60.
Zhejiang -7.89 US$billions, Ranking 52.
Hong Kong -3.34 US$billions, Ranking 42.
Taiwan 4.4 US$billions, Ranking 15.
1.3.10 Balance of direct investment flows Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland -2.75%, Ranking 44.
Zhejiang -4.83%, Ranking 54.
Hong Kong -1.88%, Ranking 40.
Taiwan 1.27%, Ranking 12.
1.3.11 Net position in direct investment stocks-2004
China Mainland -206.64 US$billions, Ranking 59.
Zhejiang -26.17 US$billions, Ranking 38.
Hong Kong -49.94 US$billions, Ranking 49.
Taiwan 50.96 US$billions, Ranking 12.
1.3.12 Net position in direct investment stocks Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland -10.7%, Ranking 30.
Zhejiang -18.6%, Ranking 39.
Hong Kong -30.11%, Ranking 46.
Taiwan 15.81%, Ranking 7.
1.3.13 Relocation threats of production survey-2006
China Mainland 5.06, Ranking 18.
Zhejiang 4.27, Ranking 32.
Hong Kong 7.26, Ranking 1.
Taiwan 4.05, Ranking 40.
1.3.14 Relocation threats of R&D facilities survey-2006
China Mainland 5.24, Ranking 21.
Zhejiang 4.35, Ranking 42.
Hong Kong 6.91, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 4.15, Ranking 48.
1.3.15 Relocation threats of services survey-2006
China Mainland 5.22, Ranking 28.
Zhejiang 4.78, Ranking 40.
Hong Kong 4.22, Ranking 54.
Taiwan 5.52, Ranking 20.
Finance
1.3.16 Portfolio investment assets-2004
China Mainland -6.49 US$billions, Ranking 60.
Zhejiang -0.47 US$billions, Ranking 56.
Hong Kong 43.22 US$billions, Ranking 10.
Taiwan 23.51 US$billions, Ranking 22.
1.3.17 Portfolio investment liabilities-2004
China Mainland 13.2 US$billions, Ranking 21.
Zhejiang 0.96 US$billions, Ranking 48.
Hong Kong 3.88 US$billions, Ranking 38.
Taiwan 17.32 US$billions, Ranking 19.
1.4 Employment
1.4.01 Employment-2005
China Mainland 758.25 millions, Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 30.35 millions, Ranking 13.
Hong Kong 3.37 millions, Ranking 44.
Taiwan 9.94 millions, Ranking 29.
1.4.02 Employment Percentage of population-2005
China Mainland 57.99%, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 61.96%, Ranking 2.
Hong Kong 48.61%, Ranking 16.
Taiwan 43.66%, Ranking 36.
1.4.03 Employment-growth-2005
China Mainland 0.83%, Ranking 40.
Zhejiang 1.44%, Ranking 31.
Hong Kong 1.85%, Ranking 26.
Taiwan 1.59%, Ranking 28.
1.4.04 Employment by sector
1.4.05 Employment in the public sector Percentage of total employment-2004
China Mainland 8.9%, Ranking 14.
Zhejiang 5.99%, Ranking 9.
Hong Kong 7.3%, Ranking 11.
Taiwan 10.16%, Ranking 15.
1.4.06 Unemployment rate-2005
China Mainland 4.2%, Ranking 11.
Zhejiang 3.7%, Ranking 6.
Hong Kong 5.6%, Ranking 23.
Taiwan 4.13%, Ranking 10.
1.4.07 Long term unemployment rate-2004
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 1.4%, Ranking 18.
Taiwan 0.85%, Ranking 10.
1.4.08 Youth unemployment-2005
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 10.8%, Ranking 14.
Taiwan 10.59%, Ranking 13.
1.5 Prices
1.5.01 Consumer price inflation-2005
China Mainland 1.8%, Ranking 13.
Zhejiang 1.3%, Ranking 7.
Hong Kong 1.1%, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 2.3%, Ranking 24.
1.5.02 Cost-of living index-2005
China Mainland 82.08, Ranking 25.
Zhejiang 82.08, Ranking 25.
Hong Kong 109.5, Ranking 56.
Taiwan 90.6, Ranking 39.
1.5.03 Apartment rent(3-room apartment monthly rent in major cities)-2003
China Mainland 1,690 US$, Ranking 45.
Zhejiang 1,690 US$, Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 3,120 US$, Ranking 56.
Taiwan 1,970 US$, Ranking 51.
1.5.04 Office rent(SqM per year)-2005
China Mainland 366 US$, Ranking 27.
Zhejiang 196 US$, Ranking 8.
Hong Kong 816 US$, Ranking 53.
Taiwan 518 US$, Ranking 41.
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY
2.1 Public Finance
2.1.01 Government budget surplus /deficit-2005
China Mainland -25.39 US$billions, Ranking 51.
Zhejiang -2.43 US$billions, Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 0.52 US$billions, Ranking 20.
Taiwan -6.79 US$billions, Ranking 44.
2.1.02 Government budget surplus /deficit Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland -1.14%, Ranking 30.
Zhejiang -1.49%, Ranking 31.
Hong Kong 0.29%, Ranking 21.
Taiwan -2.11%, Ranking 37.
2.1.03 Total general government debt-2005
China Mainland 83.12 US$billions, Ranking 25.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 3.2 US$billions, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 116.3 US$billions, Ranking 30.
2.1.04 Total general government debt Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 4.3%, Ranking 4.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 1.8%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 36.09%, Ranking 25.
2.1.05 Total general government debt-real growth-2005
China Mainland 7.6%, Ranking 49.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong -3.75%, Ranking 14.
Taiwan 6.72%, Ranking 45.
2.1.06 General government domestic debt Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 3.8%, Ranking 5.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0.91%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 30.38%, Ranking 29.
2.1.07 General government foreign debt Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 0.09%, Ranking 8.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0.89%, Ranking 12.
Taiwan 0%, Ranking 6.
2.1.08 Interest payment Percentage of Current Revenue-2004
China Mainland 5.23%, Ranking 20.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0.23%, Ranking 1.
Taiwan 9.74%, Ranking 39.
2.1.09 Management of public finances survey-2006
China Mainland 6.34, Ranking 16.
Zhejiang 6.24, Ranking 19.
Hong Kong 7.52, Ranking 1.
Taiwan 4.05, Ranking 56.
2.1.10 Total reserves-2005
China Mainland 575.45 SDR billions, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 86.93 SDR billions, Ranking 7.
Taiwan 177.69 SDR billions, Ranking 3.
2.1.11 General government expenditure Percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 18.5%, Ranking 12.
Zhejiang 9.5%, Ranking 2.
Hong Kong 17.2%, Ranking 10.
Taiwan 20.8%, Ranking 14.
2.2 Fiscal Policy
2.2.01 Collected total tax revenues Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 15.12%, Ranking 12.
Zhejiang 6.43%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 11.7%, Ranking 4.
Taiwan 12.88%, Ranking 9.
2.2.02 Collected personal income tax Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 1.09%, Ranking 7.
Zhejiang 0.48%, Ranking 4.
Hong Kong 2.86%, Ranking 16.
Taiwan 1.99%, Ranking 11.
2.2.03 Collected corporate taxes Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 2.48%, Ranking 20.
Zhejiang 1.27%, Ranking 3.
Hong Kong 4.54%, Ranking 50.
Taiwan 2.24%, Ranking 14.
2.2.04 Collected indirect tax revenues Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 11.52%, Ranking 39.
Zhejiang 3.97%, Ranking 4.
Hong Kong 4.21%, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 5.7%, Ranking 10.
2.2.05 Collected capital and property taxes Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 0.8%, Ranking 15.
Zhejiang 0.8%, Ranking 5.
Hong Kong 0.09%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 2.95%, Ranking 53.
2.2.06 Collected social security contribution Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 2.86%, Ranking 14.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0%, Ranking 1.
Taiwan 4.87%, Ranking 21.
2.2.07 Effective personal income tax rate-2005
China Mainland 0%, Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 0%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 5%, Ranking 8.
Taiwan 6.36%, Ranking 12.
2.2.08 Corporate tax rate on profit-2005
China Mainland 33%, Ranking 36.
Zhejiang 33%, Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 17.5%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 25%, Ranking 9.
2.2.09 Consumption tax rate-2004
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong .
Taiwan .
2.2.10 Employee’s social security contribution rate-2005
China Mainland 0%, Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 0%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 5%, Ranking 14.
Taiwan 5.19%, Ranking 15.
2.2.11 Employer’s social security contribution rate-2005
China Mainland 0%, Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 0%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 5%, Ranking 11.
Taiwan 9.21%, Ranking 19.
2.2.12 Real personal taxes survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 11.
Zhejiang Ranking 14.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 18.
2.2.13 Real corporate taxes survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 17.
Zhejiang Ranking 31.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
2.2.14 Tax evasion-2006
China Mainland Ranking 52.
Zhejiang Ranking 43.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
2.3 Institutional Framework
Central Bank
2.3.01 Real short-term interest rate-2005
China Mainland 1.5%, Ranking 32.
Zhejiang 2%, Ranking 38.
Hong Kong 3.56%, Ranking 48.
Taiwan -0.32%, Ranking 11.
2.3.02 Cost of capital survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 43.
Zhejiang Ranking 50.
Hong Kong Ranking 8.
Taiwan Ranking 31.
2.3.03 Interest rate spread-2005
China Mainland 3.33%, Ranking 30.
Zhejiang 3.33%, Ranking 30.
Hong Kong 5.16%, Ranking 51.
Taiwan 1.94%, Ranking 12.
2.3.04 Country credit rating-2005
China Mainland Ranking 37.
Zhejiang Ranking 37.
Hong Kong Ranking 30.
Taiwan Ranking 29.
2.3.05 Central bank policy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 24.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 27.
Taiwan Ranking 35.
2.3.06 Exchange rate policy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 25.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
2.3.07 Exchange rate stability(Parity change from national currency to SDR,2005/2003)-2005
China Mainland 0.06%, Ranking 41.
Zhejiang 0.06%, Ranking 41.
Hong Kong 0.04%, Ranking 33.
Taiwan .
State Efficiency
2.3.08 Policy direction of the government survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 25.
Zhejiang Ranking 41.
Hong Kong Ranking 11.
Taiwan Ranking 58.
2.3.09 Legal and regulatory framework survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 14.
Zhejiang Ranking 15.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 31.
2.3.10 Adaptability of government policy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 15.
Zhejiang Ranking 20.
Hong Kong Ranking 6.
Taiwan Ranking 44.
2.3.11 Government decisions survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 17.
Zhejiang Ranking 27.
Hong Kong Ranking 9.
Taiwan Ranking 50.
2.3.12 Political parties survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 8.
Zhejiang Ranking 20.
Hong Kong Ranking 22.
Taiwan Ranking 39.
2.3.13 Transparency survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 23.
Zhejiang Ranking 25.
Hong Kong Ranking 10.
Taiwan Ranking 50.
2.3.14 Public service survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 23.
Zhejiang Ranking 29.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
2.3.15 Bureaucracy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 35.
Zhejiang Ranking 17.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 18.
2.3.16 Bribing and corruption survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 46.
Zhejiang Ranking 36.
Hong Kong Ranking 11.
Taiwan Ranking 32.
2.4 Business Legislation
Openness
2.4.01 Customer’s authorities survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 38.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 36.
2.4.02 Protectionism survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 33.
Zhejiang Ranking 33.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 40.
2.4.03 Public sector contracts survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 52.
Zhejiang Ranking 56.
Hong Kong Ranking 4.
Taiwan Ranking 46.
2.4.04 International transactions survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 58.
Zhejiang Ranking 55.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 43.
2.4.05 Foreign investors survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 59.
Zhejiang Ranking 60.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 54.
2.4.06 Access to capital markets survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 59.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 43.
2.4.07 Investment incentives survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 13.
Zhejiang Ranking 25.
Hong Kong Ranking 9.
Taiwan Ranking 46.
Competition and Regulations
2.4.08 Government subsidies Percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 0.78%, Ranking 20.
Zhejiang 0.4%, Ranking 14.
Hong Kong 0.02%, Ranking 3.
Taiwan 0.51%, Ranking 16.
2.4.09 Subsidies survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 36.
Zhejiang Ranking 49.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 18.
2.4.10 Competition legislatiion survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 37.
Zhejiang Ranking 40.
Hong Kong Ranking 32.
Taiwan Ranking 35.
2.4.11 Product and service legislatiion survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 25.
Zhejiang Ranking 26.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 40.
2.4.12 Price controls survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 59.
Zhejiang Ranking 53.
Hong Kong Ranking 9.
Taiwan Ranking 40.
2.4.13 Parallel economy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 58.
Zhejiang Ranking 46.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 27.
2.4.14 Regulation intensity survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 30.
Zhejiang Ranking 40.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 28.
2.4.15 Ease of doing business survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 34.
Zhejiang Ranking 19.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
2.4.16 Creation of firms survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 23.
Zhejiang Ranking 25.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 13.
2.4.17 Start-up days-2005
China Mainland 126 days Ranking 57.
Zhejiang 126 days Ranking 57.
Hong Kong 6 days Ranking 6.
Taiwan 79 days Ranking 39.
Labor Regulations
2.4.18 Labor Regulations survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 9.
Zhejiang Ranking 15.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 21.
2.4.19 Unemployment legislation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 19.
Zhejiang Ranking 30.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
2.4.20 Immigration laws survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 13.
Zhejiang Ranking 29.
Hong Kong Ranking 4.
Taiwan Ranking 53.
2.5 Societal Framework
2.5.01 Justice survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 37.
Zhejiang Ranking 38.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 40.
2.5.02 Personal security and private property survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 39.
Zhejiang Ranking 42.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 33.
2.5.03 Risk of political instability survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 49.
Zhejiang Ranking 52.
Hong Kong Ranking 17.
Taiwan Ranking 58.
2.5.04 Social cohesion survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 20.
Zhejiang Ranking 33.
Hong Kong Ranking 15.
Taiwan Ranking 58.
2.5.05 Income distribution-lowest 20%-2003
China Mainland 4.7%.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 3.6%.
Taiwan 6.72%.
2.5.06 Income distribution-highest 20%-2003
China Mainland 50%.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 53.7%.
Taiwan 40.83%.
2.5.07 Discrimination survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 33.
Zhejiang Ranking 43.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 27.
2.5.08 Females in parliament-2005
China Mainland 20.2%, Ranking 27.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 18.2%, Ranking 30.
Taiwan 21.4%, Ranking 25.
2.5.09 Females position-2003
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 33.
Taiwan Ranking .
2.5.10 Gender income ratio-2003
China Mainland 0.66%, Ranking 9.
Zhejiang 0.66%, Ranking 9.
Hong Kong 0.56%, Ranking 27.
Taiwan .
2.5.11 Harassment survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 58.
Zhejiang Ranking 59.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 30.
BUSINESS EFFICIENCY
3.1 Productivity and Efficiency
3.1.01 Overall productivity(PPP)-2005
China Mainland 10,846 US$, Ranking 58.
Zhejiang 19,863 US$, Ranking 51.
Hong Kong 69,088 US$, Ranking 13.
Taiwan 58,618 US$, Ranking 28.
3.1.02 Overall productivity-2005
China Mainland 2,935 US$, Ranking 58.
Zhejiang 5,376 US$, Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 52,689 US$, Ranking 26.
Taiwan 34,807 US$, Ranking 33.
3.1.03 Overall productivity-real growth-2005
China Mainland 8.99%, Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 10.81%, Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 5.38%, Ranking 5.
Taiwan 2.45%, Ranking 26.
3.1.04 Labor productivity per hour(PPP)-2005
China Mainland 5.42 US$, Ranking 58.
Zhejiang 9.93 US$, Ranking 52.
Hong Kong 28.81 US$, Ranking 28.
Taiwan 25.19 US$, Ranking 30.
3.1.05 Agricultural productivity(PPP)-2005
China Mainland 2,847 US$, Ranking 57.
Zhejiang 5,014 US$, Ranking 53.
Hong Kong 20,443 US$, Ranking 33.
Taiwan 17,750 US$, Ranking 36.
3.1.06 Productivity in industry(PPP)-2005
China Mainland 22,989 US$, Ranking 55.
Zhejiang 24,715 US$, Ranking 53.
Hong Kong 50,452 US$, Ranking 33.
Taiwan 40,359 US$, Ranking 41.
3.1.07 Productivity in services(PPP)-2005
China Mainland 13,556 US$, Ranking 58.
Zhejiang 24,249 US$, Ranking 48.
Hong Kong 72,214 US$, Ranking 10.
Taiwan 74,002 US$, Ranking 9.
3.1.08 Large corporations survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 54.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 32.
3.1.09 Small and medium-size enterprises survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 36.
Zhejiang Ranking 29.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
3.2 Labor Market
Costs
3.2.01 Compensation levels-2005
China Mainland 0.84 US$, Ranking 5.
Zhejiang 0.88 US$, Ranking 7.
Hong Kong 5.52 US$, Ranking 22.
Taiwan 6.19 US$, Ranking 25.
3.2.02 Unit labor costs in the manufacturing sector change-2005
China Mainland 11.85%, Ranking 53.
Zhejiang 2.78%, Ranking 42.
Hong Kong 0.8%, Ranking 30.
Taiwan -1.94%, Ranking 10.
3.2.03 Remuneration in services professions-2003
China Mainland Ranking 21.
Zhejiang Ranking 21.
Hong Kong Ranking 38.
Taiwan Ranking 37.
3.2.04 Remuneration in management-2005
China Mainland Ranking 3.
Zhejiang Ranking 3.
Hong Kong Ranking 35.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
Relations
3.2.05 Working hours per year-2005
China Mainland 2,000 hours,Ranking 19.
Zhejiang 2,000 hours,Ranking 19.
Hong Kong 2,398 hours,Ranking 1.
Taiwan 2,327 hours,Ranking 4.
3.2.06 Labor relations survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 38.
Zhejiang Ranking 36.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
3.2.07 Worker motivation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 37.
Zhejiang Ranking 17.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 15.
3.2.08 Industrial disputes-2004
China Mainland Ranking 4.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 6.
Taiwan Ranking 1.
3.2.09 Employee training survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 25.
Zhejiang Ranking 35.
Hong Kong Ranking 24.
Taiwan Ranking 19.
Availability of Skills
3.2.10 Labor force-2005
China Mainland 768.23 millioms,Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 30.22 millioms,Ranking 13.
Hong Kong 3.59 millioms,Ranking 44.
Taiwan 10.37 millioms,Ranking 29.
3.2.11 Labor force percentage of population-2005
China Mainland 59.1%, Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 64.03%, Ranking 2.
Hong Kong 51.68%, Ranking 16.
Taiwan 45.55%, Ranking 41.
3.2.12 Labor force growth-2005
China Mainland 0.98%, Ranking 28.
Zhejiang 2.55%, Ranking 6.
Hong Kong 0.99%, Ranking 27.
Taiwan 1.28%, Ranking 19.
3.2.13 Part-time employment percentage of total employment-2004
China Mainland.
Zhejiang.
Hong Kong 4%, Ranking 44.
Taiwan.
3.2.14 Female labor force percentage of total labor force-2005
China Mainland.
Zhejiang.
Hong Kong 44.39%, Ranking 32.
Taiwan 42.03%, Ranking 38.
3.2.15 Foreign labor force percentage of total labor force-2004
China Mainland.
Zhejiang 0.01%, Ranking 43.
Hong Kong.
Taiwan 3.07%, Ranking 29.
3.2.16 Skilled labor survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 58.
Hong Kong Ranking 22.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
3.2.17 Finance skills survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 41.
Zhejiang Ranking 55.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 29.
3.2.18 Brain drain survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 56.
Hong Kong Ranking 10.
Taiwan Ranking 36.
3.2.19 Foreign high-skilled people survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 22.
Zhejiang Ranking 38.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 33.
3.2.20 International experience survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 59.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 21.
3.2.21 Competent senior managers survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 60.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
3.3 Finance
Bank Efficiency
3.3.01 Banking sector assets percentage of GDP-2005
China Mainland 177.17%, Ranking 12.
Zhejiang 165.41%, Ranking 18.
Hong Kong 322.7%, Ranking 2.
Taiwan 242.93%, Ranking 5.
3.3.02 Credit survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 59.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 27.
3.3.03 Number of credit cards issued per capita-2004
China Mainland 0.02 Ranking 55.
Zhejiang 0.02 Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 1.35 Ranking 13.
Taiwan 1.97 Ranking 3.
3.3.04 Credit card number of transactions per capita-2004
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 6.67 Ranking 27.
Taiwan 5.7 Ranking 33.
3.3.05 Investment risk-2005
China Mainland Ranking 43.
Zhejiang Ranking 43.
Hong Kong Ranking 30.
Taiwan Ranking 29.
3.3.06 Venture capital survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 58.
Zhejiang Ranking 60.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 13.
3.3.07 Banking and financial services survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 50.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 31.
3.3.08 Retail banking(Population/number of bank offices)-2005
China Mainland 15,122.
Zhejiang 16,540.
Hong Kong 1,502.
Taiwan 3,577.
3.3.09 Banking regulation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 45.
Zhejiang Ranking 49.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 46.
Stock Market Efficiency
3.3.10 Stock markets survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 48.
Zhejiang Ranking 49.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
3.3.11 Stock market capitalization-2004
China Mainland 639.8 US$billions, Ranking 13.
Zhejiang 46.6 US$billions, Ranking 46.
Hong Kong 861.3 US$billions, Ranking 8.
Taiwan 441.4 US$billions, Ranking 17.
3.3.12 Stock market capitalization percentage of GDP-2004
China Mainland 33.12%, Ranking 45.
Zhejiang 33.12%, Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 519.37%, Ranking 1.
Taiwan 136.98%, Ranking 10.
3.3.13 Value traded on stock markets per capita-2004
China Mainland 576 US$ Ranking 47.
Zhejiang 1,155 US$ Ranking 39.
Hong Kong 74,170 US$ Ranking 2.
Taiwan 31,673 US$ Ranking 12.
3.3.14 Listed domestic companies-2004
China Mainland 1,384 Ranking 9.
Zhejiang 99 Ranking 44.
Hong Kong 1,086 Ranking 10.
Taiwan 697 Ranking 13.
3.3.15 Stock market index(percentage of change)-2005
China Mainland -6.6%, Ranking 59.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 4.54%, Ranking 56.
Taiwan 7.7%, Ranking 55.
3.3.16 Shareholders’ rights survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 44.
Zhejiang Ranking 51.
Hong Kong Ranking 19.
Taiwan Ranking 47.
3.3.17 Financial institutions’ transparency survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 55.
Hong Kong Ranking 4.
Taiwan Ranking 46.
Finance Management
3.3.18 Cash flow survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 32.
Zhejiang Ranking 30.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
3.3.19 Corporate debt survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 51.
Zhejiang Ranking 37.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 30.
3.3.20 Factoring(percentage of merchandise exports)-2005
China Mainland 0.26%, Ranking 38.
Zhejiang 2.58%, Ranking 11.
Hong Kong 1.29%, Ranking 22.
Taiwan 7.2%, Ranking 5.
3.4 Management Practices
3.4.01 Adaptability of companies survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 41.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 5.
3.4.02 Ethical practices survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 45.
Zhejiang Ranking 50.
Hong Kong Ranking 13.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
3.4.03 Credibility of managers survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 52.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
3.4.04 Corporate boards survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 31.
Zhejiang Ranking 47.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 24.
3.4.05 Auditing and accounting practices survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 46.
Zhejiang Ranking 56.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 38.
3.4.06 Shareholder value survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 44.
Zhejiang Ranking 48.
Hong Kong Ranking 10.
Taiwan Ranking 35.
3.4.07 Customer satisfaction survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 18.
Zhejiang Ranking 21.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 6.
3.4.08 Entrepreneurship survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 30.
Zhejiang Ranking 33.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 7.
3.4.09 Marketing survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 43.
Zhejiang Ranking 52.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 17.
3.4.10 Social responsibility survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 18.
Zhejiang Ranking 27.
Hong Kong Ranking 13.
Taiwan Ranking 23.
3.4.11 Health, safety & environmental concerns survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 25.
Zhejiang Ranking 31.
Hong Kong Ranking 27.
Taiwan Ranking 24.
3.5 Attitudes and Values
3.5.01 Attitudes toward globalization survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 18.
Zhejiang Ranking 22.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 7.
3.5.02 Image abroad survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 16.
Zhejiang Ranking 26.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 33.
3.5.03 National culture survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 31.
Zhejiang Ranking 33.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 12.
3.5.04 Flexibility and adaptability survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 52.
Zhejiang Ranking 27.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 5.
3.5.05 Need for economic and social reforms survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 8.
Zhejiang Ranking 7.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 11.
3.5.06 Values of society survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 12.
Zhejiang Ranking 16.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 7.
3.5.07 Corporate values survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 26.
Zhejiang Ranking 29.
Hong Kong Ranking 10.
Taiwan Ranking 18.
INFRASTRUCTURE
4.1 Basic Infrastructure
4.1.01 Land area-2005
China Mainland 9,600,000 square kilometers, Ranking 4.
Zhejiang 102,000 square kilometers, Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 1,000 square kilometers, Ranking 60.
Taiwan 36,000 square kilometers, Ranking 52.
4.1.02 Arable area-2003
China Mainland 1,198 square kilometers per capita, Ranking 41.
Zhejiang 340 square kilometers per capita, Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 9 square kilometers per capita, Ranking 57.
Taiwan 373 square kilometers per capita, Ranking 53.
4.1.03 Urbanization survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 61.
Zhejiang Ranking 60.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 25.
4.1.04 Population-market size-2005
China Mainland 1,307.56 millions,Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 48.98 millions,Ranking 17.
Hong Kong 6.94 millions,Ranking 47.
Taiwan 22.77 millions,Ranking 28.
4.1.05 Population under 15 years(percentage of total population)-2005
China Mainland 20.3%.
Zhejiang 15.8%.
Hong Kong 14.5%.
Taiwan 18.7%.
4.1.06 Population over 65 years(percentage of total population)-2005
China Mainland 7.7%.
Zhejiang 10.6%.
Hong Kong 12.1%.
Taiwan 9.7%.
4.1.07 Dependency ratio-2005
China Mainland 38.9%,Ranking 4.
Zhejiang 35.8%,Ranking 1.
Hong Kong 36.2%,Ranking 2.
Taiwan 39.7%,Ranking 7.
4.1.08 Roads(km per square km)-2003
China Mainland 0.19,Ranking 48.
Zhejiang 0.45,Ranking 40.
Hong Kong 1.75,Ranking 10.
Taiwan 1.05,Ranking 24.
4.1.09 Railroads(km per square km)-2004
China Mainland 0.01,Ranking 46.
Zhejiang 0.01,Ranking 43.
Hong Kong 0.2,Ranking 1.
Taiwan 0.03,Ranking 30.
4.1.10 Air transportation(number of passengers)-2003
China Mainland 87,590 thousands,Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 4,100 thousands,Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 13,025 thousands,Ranking 28.
Taiwan 37,879 thousands,Ranking 9.
4.1.11 Quality of air transportation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 44.
Zhejiang Ranking 48.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 33.
4.1.12 Distribution infrastructure survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 42.
Zhejiang Ranking 40.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
4.1.13 Water transportation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 40.
Zhejiang Ranking 39.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
4.1.14 Maintenance and development survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 35.
Zhejiang Ranking 30.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
4.1.15 Energy infrastructure survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 51.
Zhejiang Ranking 50.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 30.
4.1.16 Total indigenous energy production(millions MTOE)-2003
China Mainland 1,380.79.
Zhejiang 3.7.
Hong Kong 0.05.
Taiwan Ranking 12.53.
4.1.17 Total indigenous energy production per capita-2003
China Mainland 1.07.
Zhejiang 0.08.
Hong Kong 0.01.
Taiwan Ranking 0.55.
4.1.18 Total indigenous energy production(percentage of total requirements in tons of oil equivalent)-2003
China Mainland 98%,Ranking 14.
Zhejiang 3.8%,Ranking 50.
Hong Kong 0.3%,Ranking 55.
Taiwan 12.7%,Ranking 47.
4.1.19 Total final energy consumption(millions MTOE)-2003
China Mainland 885.44.
Zhejiang 32.06.
Hong Kong 11.25.
Taiwan Ranking 60.64.
4.1.20 Total final energy consumption per capita-2003
China Mainland o.69.
Zhejiang 0.69.
Hong Kong 1.66.
Taiwan Ranking 2.68.
4.1.21 Energy intensity-2002
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 52.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 37.
4.1.22 Electricity costs for industrial clients-2005
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 49.
Taiwan Ranking 14.
4.2 Technological Infrastructure
4.2.01 Investment in telecommunications(percentage of GDP)-2004
China Mainland 1.37%,Ranking 4.
Zhejiang 1.37%,Ranking 4.
Hong Kong 0.6%,Ranking 25.
Taiwan 0.77%,Ranking 15.
4.2.02 Fixed telephone lines per 1000 inhabitants-2004
China Mainland 240,Ranking 44.
Zhejiang 418,Ranking 32.
Hong Kong 544,Ranking 18.
Taiwan 596,Ranking 10.
4.2.03 International fixed telephone costs-2005
China Mainland Ranking 56.
Zhejiang Ranking 56.
Hong Kong Ranking 47.
Taiwan Ranking 19.
4.2.04 Mobile telephone subscribers-2004
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 44.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 13.
4.2.05 Mobile telephone costs-2005
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
4.2.06 Communications technology survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 48.
Zhejiang Ranking 52.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 36.
4.2.07 Computers in use(worldwide share)-2005
China Mainland 7.02%,Ranking 3.
Zhejiang 7.02%,Ranking 3.
Hong Kong 0.46%,Ranking 36.
Taiwan 1.04%,Ranking 25.
4.2.08 Computers per 1000 people-2005
China Mainland 48,Ranking 56.
Zhejiang 48,Ranking 56.
Hong Kong 547,Ranking 24.
Taiwan 410,Ranking 29.
4.2.09 Internet users per 1000 people-2005
China Mainland 84.44,Ranking 57.
Zhejiang 140.67,Ranking 49.
Hong Kong 661.74,Ranking 11.
Taiwan 580.1,Ranking 20.
4.2.10 Internet costs-2004
China Mainland Ranking 6.
Zhejiang Ranking 6.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 9.
4.2.11 Broadband subscribers-2004
China Mainland Ranking 39.
Zhejiang Ranking 39.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 7.
4.2.12 Broadband costs-2003
China Mainland Ranking 26.
Zhejiang Ranking 26.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 3.
4.2.13 Information technology skills survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 60.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 6.
Taiwan Ranking 26.
4.2.14 Technological cooperation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 46.
Zhejiang Ranking 59.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 17.
4.2.15 Development and application of technology survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 38.
Zhejiang Ranking 51.
Hong Kong Ranking 1.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
4.2.16 Funding for technological development survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 36.
Zhejiang Ranking 37.
Hong Kong Ranking 4.
Taiwan Ranking 13.
4.2.17 Technological regulation survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 31.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 15.
4.2.18 High-tech exports-2004
China Mainland 161,603 US$ millions,Ranking 2.
Zhejiang 3,795 US$ millions,Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 80,109 US$ millions,Ranking 6.
Taiwan 69,254 US$ millions,Ranking 8.
4.2.19 High-tech exports(percentage of manufactured exports)-2005
China Mainland 29.81%,Ranking 11.
Zhejiang 6.53%,Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 32.04%,Ranking 9.
Taiwan 43.06%,Ranking 5.
4.2.20 Cyber security survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 19.
Zhejiang Ranking 41.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 16.
4.3 Scientific Infrastructure
4.3.01 Total expenditure on R&D-2004
China Mainland 23,757 US$ millions,Ranking 6.
Zhejiang 1,395 US$ millions,Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 1,098 US$ millions,Ranking 40.
Taiwan 7,805 US$ millions,Ranking 14.
4.3.02 Total expenditure on R&D(percentage of GDP)-2004
China Mainland 1.23%,Ranking 30.
Zhejiang 0.99%,Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 0.69%,Ranking 46.
Taiwan 2.42%,Ranking 13.
4.3.03 Total expenditure on R&D per capita-2004
China Mainland 18.3 US$,Ranking 50.
Zhejiang 29.6 US$,Ranking 46.
Hong Kong 161.5 US$,Ranking 32.
Taiwan 344 US$,Ranking 26.
4.3.04 Business expenditure on R&D-2004
China Mainland 15,876 US$ millions,Ranking 6.
Zhejiang 751 US$ millions,Ranking 35.
Hong Kong 589 US$ millions,Ranking 37.
Taiwan 5,023 US$ millions,Ranking 14.
4.3.05 Business expenditure on R&D(percentage of GDP)-2004
China Mainland 8.22%,Ranking 27.
Zhejiang 5.34%,Ranking 34.
Hong Kong 3.55%,Ranking 43.
Taiwan 15.59%,Ranking 13.
4.3.06 Total R&D personnel nationwide(FTE 1000s)-2004
China Mainland 1,152.6,Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 63.1,Ranking 18.
Hong Kong 16.9,Ranking 40.
Taiwan 129.4,Ranking 12.
4.3.07 Total R&D personnel nationwide per capita(FTE per 1000 people)-2004
China Mainland 0.89,Ranking 43.
Zhejiang 1.34,Ranking 41.
Hong Kong 2.48,Ranking 35.
Taiwan 5.7,Ranking 15.
4.3.08 Total R&D personnel in business enterprise(FTE 1000s)-2004
China Mainland 696.8,Ranking 1.
Zhejiang 27.4,Ranking 23.
Hong Kong 9.5,Ranking 36.
Taiwan 88.1,Ranking 9.
4.3.09 Total R&D personnel in business per capita(FTE per 1000 people)-2004
China Mainland 0.54,Ranking 43.
Zhejiang 0.58,Ranking 42.
Hong Kong 1.38,Ranking 32.
Taiwan 3.88,Ranking 12.
4.3.10 Basic research survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 6.
Zhejiang Ranking 28.
Hong Kong Ranking 22.
Taiwan Ranking 30.
4.3.11 Science degrees-2002
China Mainland Ranking 4.
Zhejiang Ranking 4.
Hong Kong Ranking 17.
Taiwan Ranking 13.
4.3.12 Scientific articles-2003
China Mainland 29,186 Ranking 6.
Zhejiang 1,057 Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 1,817 Ranking 42.
Taiwan 9,270 Ranking 17.
4.3.13 Science in schools survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 13.
Zhejiang Ranking 15.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 6.
4.3.14 Youth interest in science survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 3.
Zhejiang Ranking 17.
Hong Kong Ranking 4.
Taiwan Ranking 6.
4.3.15 Nobel prizes(Awarded in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, economics since 1950)-2005
China Mainland 2,Ranking 16.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0.
Taiwan 0.
4.3.16 Nobel prizes per capita-2005
China Mainland Ranking 23.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong 0.
Taiwan 0.
4.3.17 Patents granted to residents-2004
China Mainland 5,913,Ranking 8.
Zhejiang 214,Ranking 36.
Hong Kong 30,Ranking 51.
Taiwan 29,773,Ranking 4.
4.3.18 Securing patents abroad-2003
China Mainland 529,Ranking 32.
Zhejiang 19,Ranking 58.
Hong Kong 429,Ranking 33.
Taiwan 206,Ranking 42.
4.3.19 Intellectual property rights survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 34.
Zhejiang Ranking 49.
Hong Kong Ranking 25.
Taiwan Ranking 31.
4.3.20 Number of patents in force per 1000 inhabitants-2004
China Mainland 5,Ranking 44.
Zhejiang 32,Ranking 39.
Hong Kong 258,Ranking 25.
Taiwan 1,094,Ranking 4.
4.3.21 Patent productivity-2003
China Mainland Ranking 40.
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 47.
Taiwan Ranking 1.
4.3.22 Legal environment survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 30.
Zhejiang Ranking 38.
Hong Kong Ranking 7.
Taiwan Ranking 22.
4.4 Health and Environment
4.4.01 Total health expenditure(percentage of GDP)-2003
China Mainland 5.6%,Ranking 47.
Zhejiang 5.6%,Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 5.3%,Ranking 52.
Taiwan 6.2%,Ranking 43.
4.4.02 Public expenditure on health(percentage of total health expenditure)-2003
China Mainland 36.2%,Ranking 54.
Zhejiang 36.2%,Ranking 54.
Hong Kong 34.23%,Ranking 58.
Taiwan 63.53%,Ranking 35.
4.4.03 Health infrastructure survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 47.
Zhejiang Ranking 42.
Hong Kong Ranking 8.
Taiwan Ranking 21.
4.4.04 Life expectancy at birth-2004
China Mainland 72,Ranking 45.
Zhejiang 72,Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 79.1,Ranking 17.
Taiwan 75,Ranking 36.
4.4.05 Health life expectancy-2002
China Mainland 64.1,Ranking 41.
Zhejiang 64.1,Ranking 41.
Hong Kong .
Taiwan .
4.4.06 Medical assistance-2005
China Mainland Ranking 54.
Zhejiang Ranking 51.
Hong Kong Ranking 40.
Taiwan Ranking 41.
4.4.07 Urban population(percentage of total population)-2005
China Mainland 43%.
Zhejiang 55%.
Hong Kong 101%.
Taiwan 69%.
4.4.08 Human development index-2003
China Mainland Ranking 53.
Zhejiang Ranking 53.
Hong Kong Ranking 27.
Taiwan .
4.4.09 Health problems(AIDS,alcohol,drug,abuse,etc.)survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 53.
Hong Kong Ranking 5.
Taiwan Ranking 25.
4.4.10 Paper and cardboard recycling rate-2005
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 18.
Taiwan Ranking 4.
4.4.11 Waste water treatment plants-2003
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 25.
Taiwan Ranking 43.
4.4.12 Carbon dioxide emissions-2003
China Mainland Ranking 56.
Zhejiang Ranking 56.
Hong Kong .
Taiwan Ranking 39.
4.4.13 Ecological footprint-2001
China Mainland Ranking 6.
Zhejiang Ranking 6.
Hong Kong .
Taiwan .
4.4.14 Sustainable development survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 12.
Zhejiang Ranking 18.
Hong Kong Ranking 16.
Taiwan Ranking 17.
4.4.15 Pollution problems survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 61.
Zhejiang Ranking 57.
Hong Kong Ranking 55.
Taiwan Ranking 29.
4.4.16 Environmental laws survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 28.
Zhejiang Ranking 42.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 24.
4.4.17 Quality of life survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 51.
Zhejiang Ranking 38.
Hong Kong Ranking 23.
Taiwan Ranking 40.
4.5 Education
4.5.01 Total public expenditure on education(percentage of GDP)-2003
China Mainland 3.1%,Ranking 55.
Zhejiang 3.1%,Ranking 55.
Hong Kong 4.2%,Ranking 41.
Taiwan 4.5%,Ranking 34.
4.5.02 Pupil-teacher ratio(primary education)-2003
China Mainland 21.9%,Ranking 49.
Zhejiang 21.39%,Ranking 45.
Hong Kong 19.5%,Ranking 40.
Taiwan 18.4%,Ranking 33.
4.5.03 Pupil-teacher ratio(secondary education)-2003
China Mainland 18.9%,Ranking 48.
Zhejiang 18.04%,Ranking 47.
Hong Kong 18%,Ranking 42.
Taiwan 17.2%,Ranking 39.
4.5.04 Secondary school enrollment-2003
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 45.
Taiwan Ranking 17.
4.5.05 Higher education achievement-2003
China Mainland .
Zhejiang .
Hong Kong Ranking 14.
Taiwan Ranking 5.
4.5.06 Educational assessment
4.5.07 Educational system survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 45.
Zhejiang Ranking 42.
Hong Kong Ranking 12.
Taiwan Ranking 23.
4.5.08 University education survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 56.
Zhejiang Ranking 45.
Hong Kong Ranking 14.
Taiwan Ranking 31.
4.5.09 Illiteracy-2003
China Mainland Ranking 51.
Zhejiang Ranking 58.
Hong Kong Ranking 44.
Taiwan Ranking 39.
4.5.10 Economic literacy survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 45.
Zhejiang Ranking 44.
Hong Kong Ranking 2.
Taiwan Ranking 19.
4.5.11 Education in finance survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 59.
Hong Kong Ranking 3.
Taiwan Ranking 28.
4.5.12 Language skills survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 38.
Zhejiang Ranking 46.
Hong Kong Ranking 25.
Taiwan Ranking 30.
4.5.13 Qualified engineers survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 57.
Zhejiang Ranking 61.
Hong Kong Ranking 19.
Taiwan Ranking 20.
4.5.14 Knowledge transfer survey-2006
China Mainland Ranking 42.
Zhejiang Ranking 55.
Hong Kong Ranking 14.
Taiwan Ranking 12.
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