Saturday, October 07, 2006

Why to Learn Mandarin ?

The economy of the People's Republic of China is the 4th largest in 2005 with approximately US $2.22 trillion which is approximately 18% of the US economy. It is the second largest in the world when measured by Purchasing Power Parity, with a GDP (PPP) of US $9.412 trillion in 2005. It is the world's fastest growing major economy, and its continued growth is critical to the overall health of the world economy and to the welfare of its population of 1.3 billion (most of whom have yet to enjoy western style affluence). Its per capita GDP in 2005 was approximately US $1,529 (US $7,204 with PPP), still low by world standards, but rising rapidly. As of 2005, 70% of China's GDP is in the private sector. The smaller public sector is dominated by about 200 large state enterprises concentrated mostly in utilities, heavy industries, and energy resources. [1].

I am looking forward to get an international opportunity in some country abroad, or even though Brazil, working with this interesting and intelligent people, then I've started today have some mandarin classes. It is really exciting. Do you want to try ? Be my guest.

XiéXie

Free amazing on line classes: http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/chinese/

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