The new edition of The China Analyst has been released, and the cover story of this issue focuses on China's short yet vigorous history of outbound foreign direct investment, and the impact of the financial crisis on the fortunes of Chinese companies Going Global.

The other leading features of this edition is firstly an assessment of the global mining industry in the downturn and the impact on China, and secondly a review of China's stimulus spending on green technology with a perspective on China's rapidly evolving role in renewable energy production.

In addition to the leading features, this edition has all the usual sections such as Macroeconomic Monitor, China Trade Roundup, China Facts & Figures, and China Business News Highlights, along with our regular extended coverage of China sourcing and investment. Then there is also the four regional focus sections assessing China's trade and investment relations with Africa, Australia, Latin America and Russia. Each of these contains a range of statistics and analysis, and the Latin America section notably contains a dialogue with Mario Artaza, the Chilean Commercial Director in Beijing.

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The China Analyst - September 2009.pdf