In this first edition of 2011, we have peered into the future that likely lies ahead for China and the changing opportunity landscape for foreign firms, with the following lead features: 

1. China in 2030: The full extent of China’s rise in the coming decades and where it is likely to stand by 2030 

2. Strategic Options in China’s Construction Industry: The foreign firms who stand to profit are those with the advanced technology China needs, as well as those willing to look at new collaborative models 

3. Engaging China’s Machinery Industry: China presents options for foreign firms as an export and investment destination, and as a source of capital 

4. China’s Clean Coal Revolution: China is increasingly engaging clean coal, presenting scope for foreign firms to partner with Chinese firms 

Of course this edition also contains all the regular sections, including China Sourcing Strategy, highlighting new China sourcing opportunities for foreign steel players; China Strategy, featuring an investigation of China’s largest coal producer, China Shenhua; China Capital, including a new Hong Kong IPO Watch sub-section; and four Regional Focus sections with analysis of the latest China-related trade and investment activities for Africa, Australia, Latin America and Russia. I particularly want to point out a special feature on China-sponsored special economic zones in Africa, including a map. 

I hope you enjoy this edition, would love to hear your feedback.