You could say China is actually 20 percent richer than anybody initially thought.

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There are various hidden uncertainties if we look at the main growth engines. Exports depend on external factors and it will be a big question as to whether China's exports can be a single flower blossoming if the world economy slows next year.

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There's only one conclusion: Continuing to bolster labor-intensive production and exports is the only viable means for China to absorb its surplus labor and improve rural living standards.

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How Chinese exports perform is largely driven by external demand rather than the exchange rate.

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But if you have a big trade surplus it will give Western politicians an excuse or tool for them to put pressure on the currency.

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It's a challenging task but that shouldn't be an excuse for China not starting on it right now.

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We expect growth in fixed investment to slow from 27 percent last year to 15 percent in 2004 and around 10 percent in 2005.

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The key to bolstering domestic consumption is to shore up citizens' personal incomes.

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China's economy has so far performed better than people had expected. Export growth is also stronger than expected.

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