China's Economy:
The following are abstracts from USDA GAIN report:
The 2008 Beijing Olympic and 2010 Shanghai World Expo opened up China as the world's second most popular travel destination. Expert predicts that by 2020, China will be world's number one tourist destination. This ever increasing in tourism means increase in demand for hotels, restaurants and food supplies.
In addition to tourism, millions of Chinese are joining the middle class every year. Rising disposable income, particularly among white-collar workers, means they can now afford to try imported foods. Increasingly, it is fashionable to sample international cuisine, and many urban Chinese have both the desire and means to dine out frequently in upscale restaurants. Consumers actively pursue information about imported food products, often seeking opportunities for new culinary experiences beyond traditional Chinese cuisine.
Increased consciousness of nutrition, food safety, and appearance is also affecting the market for imported food. Emerging city markets are home to millions of people who are trying wine, pizza, and steak for the very first time. The demands for imported food supplies will grow exponentially.
Advantages:
- Chinese consumers spend nearly half of their disposable income on food and beverages.
- Imported goods are generally regarded as safe and high in quality.
- New markets for imported products are appearing in fast-growing cities throughout China.
- Many US brands, such a Budweiser, Coco-cola, M&M and Pringles are widely recognized in China.
- Overseas fast-food chains are extremely popular, and provide exposure for foreign foods.
- Overseas retail chains and convenience chain are increasingly interested in establishing house brands. This is creating opportunities for bulk shipment of quality foods.
- Under World Trade Organization, China’s duties on imported foods have fallen, and more products are shipped directly to China, instead of through Hong Kong.
- Food is an essential part of Chinese culture and social life. Key life events revolve around food, and little expense is spared.
- China is incomprehensibly large. Though many consumers still lack the income to purchase imports, millions join the middle class every year.
- The Chinese market often moves en-masse. If a product becomes trendy, sales can skyrocket overnight.
For more information, go to the following link:
科罗拉多州 (Colorado)：
一八五八年开始殖民。 一八六七年八月一日成为美国第 三十八州。较美国独立建国之年，恰巧迟一百年久。因此， 本州的别名叫做“百年之州” Centennial State。以耧斗菜 花 Columbine 为州花。州府是丹佛 Denver 是本州第一 大都市。市区海拔为 1600公尺(5280 尺)，恰好是一哩。 因此，本市 的别名，叫做“ 一哩高城” Mile High City。又 因它是圣路易与旧金山两大都市之间的最大 都市，被称 为 “大平原内 皇后城” Queen City of the Great Plains。附 近有美国造币厂及原子能发电厂。市内州议会大厦屋顶 全部贴上黄金薄片；引人注目。州府以南科罗拉多泉Colorado Springs。附近有美国空军学院。 本州高等学府 有三十四所。其最著名的是科罗拉多大学， 创于一八七 六年，地点在波尔德Boulder，学生约三万。丹佛及科罗拉 多泉两市均有分校。
本州特征有二：第一，它是美国境内最高的一个州(美国 最高峰在阿拉斯加州)。第二 ，本州钼 (钼与钢混合，叫做 钼钢，极硬) 产量列世界第一位。此外，尚产锡、钒、钨及 铀等。
美国西南部六州中之科罗拉多、新墨西哥、犹他、亚利桑 那四州，面积彼此差不很多，都是正方形。合起来看，是 一个 田字。本州由于地势高峻，气候复杂，作物种类也十 分复杂，有小麦、甜菜。畜牧有牛、羊。矿产有油页岩、钼、 铀、钒及石油。科罗拉多、犹他及怀俄明三州之油页岩(可 以提 炼石油)，蕴藏极富，尚未开采。钼产量约占全世界 产量四分之三(钼是制造火箭必需的物质)，产地在克莱马 克斯 Clinmax。本州旅游业极盛，年获六亿多美元。
科罗拉多州把十二万平方公里土地专用于农牧业发展，占 地面积的一半。科罗拉多州以多种农业以及食品类农产品 方面占据美国的重要地位。从东部的家畜饲养到圣路易斯 山谷的土豆种植，从西麓果园到东部平原的麦田，其富饶 程度还要远超过它自然的美丽。
科罗拉多州还是绿色食品与天然食品业的种植中心。本州 是国内众多知名牛肉，乳制品，草药茶，豆奶以及绿色天 然食品罐装加工的工厂总部所在地。在绿色食品种植面积 方面，科罗拉多州牧场，蔬菜和水果产品的占地面积位居 全国前十名。
