Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI) recently released "2005 White Paper on International Trade". It says that the continuous and rapid development of the Chinese economy has provided huge opportunities for the Japanese enterprises. However, the problems during the developing process also expose them to some risks. This is the first time that the problem of risks of investing in China is discussed in a Japan's white paper on international trade.

The white paper spends much space on the present situation and existing problems of the Chinese economy. It also analyze the outlook of the Chinese economy and its influence over Asia and even the world. According to the white paper, China's GDP has been increasing by 9 per cent annually for more than 20 years in a row. The per capita GDP of some Chinese costal cities has reached the level that Japan had 10 years ago.

It also points out that China's economic growth mainly depends on investment. This will lead to some new problems. The white paper reminds the Japanese enterprises to take necessary measures in advance to keep away the risks of investing in China.

By People's Daily Online