Significant events, such as the grant of the right to Beijing to host the 2008 Olympic Games and the impending entry into the WTO, clearly signify the tremendous growth potential of China.

• 北京成功地取得2008年奥运主办权、中国即将加入世贸等一波由北方冲击而来的巨浪，正迅速从本区域卷走近七成的外来投资，对亚洲各国的经贸发展造成极大的冲击。