Which of the Following Statements About China's Role in the Global

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about China's role in the global economy is NOT true?

• A) China is the world's leader in exports.
• B) China is the world's second-largest importer of goods and services.
• C) Foreign trade accounts for over half of China's GDP.
• D) China is much more economically dependent on trade than other major economies.
• E) China faces stiff competition for overseas investment from other developing countries with lower labor costs.

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