OECD Home
› China (People’s Republic of) › By Date
In recent years, rapid industrialisation, intensified agricultural production and urbanisation in the People's Republic of China has brought greater prosperity and higher living standards to many, but it has also created high demand for energy and raw materials, increased pressure on ecosystems and affected health outcomes.
China is committed to achieving a green economy.
Related Documents
Also Available
The discussion in the meeting provided some insights into China’s growth model and need to improve competitiveness, particularly in view of the global economic slowdown.
28-June-2012
English, PDF, 278kb
Total health spending accounted for 5.1% of GDP in China in 2010, well below the OECD average of 9.5%.
Related Documents
The 2012 Ministerial Council Meeting marks the fifth anniversary of the launching of Enhanced Engagement, aimed at advancing the OECD's relationship with five Key Partners, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa. At the 2011 meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial level (MCM), Members agreed on a Vision Statement which highlighted the priority to be given to developing new forms of partnership and collaboration with each
Related Documents
China and the OECD countries face increasingly similar challenges. We need to deepen our policy exchanges to share our expertise and accumulated experiences, to learn from one another, and to build cooperative solutions at the global level, said OECD Secretary-General.
Related Documents
Innovation is a central element of China’s reform agenda. Chinese innovations have benefited the world throughout history. Today, with the right policy mix, China could continue to inspire new scientific and technological advances, helping to revitalize the global economy.
Related Documents
While China's recent growth trajectory certainly has been notable, the country still faces a number of challenges to build a more inclusive economy as it attains higher levels of prosperity for its citizens, said OECD Secretary-General.
Related Documents
China is becoming an increasingly important player and we need more inclusive global governance so its contribution is crucial. The crisis offers a unique opportunity to build a stronger, cleaner and fairer global economy.
Related Documents
15-March-2012
Chinese, PDF, 16,428kb
OECD activities with China
8-March-2012
English, , 2,624kb
Follow us
E-mail Alerts Blogs