China: Trade and Monetary Environment

  1. How important is trade to your country? 2. What is its international trade-to-GDP ratio? 3. What products does your country export and import? 4. With whom does your country trade? 5. Is there a concerted effort from the government to promote exports to stimulate the economy? If so, are there any trading policies for American investors? 6. Does your country have a city that is an important financial center? Does it have its own stock market(s)? How did the stock market(s) perform last year? 7. What is the exchange rate of your country’s currency compared to the USD? What was it a year ago? Is the currency gaining or losing value relative to the USD? 8. Are there any restrictions on the exchange of the nation’s currency?