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China Replaces Germany as Top Global Exporter

China's exports have increased average of 25% annually since 2000

China's exports have increased average of 25% annually since 2000

In yet another milestone in the growing economic power of China, I read this interesting, but not at all surprising piece yesterday that readers might take note of.  Chinese exports since the year 2000 have been expanding at an annual rate averaging 25%.  In the same period Germany’s overseas sales increased at an average rate of 13%.  As many of you know, I am, and have been bullish on China for a long time; and as an investor, I am not at all threatened, nor deterred by their enlightened one-party, Market-based state.  After all, we’re only one up on them, and to some, there’s not much difference between our two parties.  But if your goal is RoI; or your interest is in global trade or the capital markets, read on lonesome warrior, read on…

BERLIN — Disappointed but not surprised, Germany lost its status as the world’s leading exporter, as China’s surging economy pushed it into first place last year, according to official German data published Tuesday.

Chinese exports amounted to $1.2 trillion in 2009, while German exports totaled $1.1 trillion, or €797 billion, the German Federal Statistical Office said. Germany became the top world exporter in 2003, surpassing the United States.  Read more here.

Ch-India Exports Leading the World, 1990 - 2004.

Ch-India Exports Leading the World, 1990 – 2004.

 

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Elison Elliott , a native of Belize, is a professional investment advisor for the Global Wealth and Invesment Management division of a major worldwide financial services firm. His experience in the global financial markets span over 18 years in both the public and private sectors. Elison is a graduate, cum laude, of the City College of New York (CUNY), and completed his Masters-level course requirements in the International Finance & Banking (IFB) program at Columbia University (SIPA). Elison lives in the northern suburbs of New York City. He is an avid student of sovereign risk, global economics and market trends, and enjoys writing, aviation, outdoor adventure, International travel, cultural exploration and world affairs.

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