China's GDP exceeds Italy, nudges France
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China is rivaling European gross domestic product statistics becoming the world's 6th largest economy, outpacing Italy, based on 2004 data. With 2005 data China is forecast to rival France. The statistics illustrate that 46.2 percent gross domestic product is based on manufacturing and exports, while agriculture claims 13.1 percent.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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To boost tax take, China offers rewards on 'Happy Draw'
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The 'Happy Draw' game show in China gives prizes to contestants who ask for receipts when they make purchases in their daily business life. Encouraging the creation of a paper trail in China's cash-based economy, to boost tax proceeds in China's economic modernization.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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