Since the beginning of reform in 1978, the Chinese import industry has expanded quickly in the wake of the rapidly growing merchandise trade. In 1978, the total value of Chinese import and export trade was USD 20.64 billion, up to 1.76069 trillion in 2006, an 84.3-fold increase. Imports alone...

Explores the practicalities of implementing responsible investment strategies; the outcomes that have been achieved; the practical issues and barriers faced; and the challenges to be faced if responsible investment is to become a mainstream investment approach. This book is for those involved in the...