China's Shoe Output Tops the World – China now tops the world in terms of shoe output. China has 40,000 shoe manufacturing
plants with annual output of 6.5 million pairs, accounting for 20% of the world's
total. - Crienglish
China Opens Up Press Wholesale Market – China will open its book, newspaper and periodical wholesale market to overseas
investors by the end of this year. Overseas investors will be allowed to form
book, newspaper and periodical wholesale and retail firms by the end of 2004.
China has already opened up these markets and the printing industry to overseas
investors, fulfilling commitments made on entry to the World Trade Organisation
– Xinhuanet
China & The 2004 Olympics – Chinese Olympic athletes set an impressive stage in their bid to gain 2004
Olympic Summer game glory. China sent more athletes to the Games than any other
country and finished in second place overall, behind the USA. Gold: 31; Silver:
17; Bronze: 13; Total Medals: 61
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