Graphical Presentation Of What China Will Look Like In 2015

[CardSharp]

I like graphs, so here are some about China.

The days of a pure export-driven economy are gone for good

It's all about the consumer

Menial labor is not an infinite resource. The supply is shrinking.

And guess what, spending on social goods will rise, and could even cause budget strains

Of course, electricity consumption will go through the roof

But it's not all about coal. Look for an emphasis on gas

China still has a ways before catching up to the US in oil demand

Of course China is urbanizing, FAST.

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[Chinese-Dragon]

Very nice presentation. (And yes, graphs are awesome.)

It is interesting to note that East Asian nations tend to have very high "saving rates", and are often focused on exports. Contrasted to Western economies, which tend to be driven mostly by consumption.

The optimal solution, would be to find a good balance in between.

According to the World Bank, exports made up only 27% of China's GDP in 2009. Which is a good and sustainable level.

In contrast, exports made up 50% of South Korea's GDP, and 96% of Malaysia's GDP.