www.adb.org
The Asian Development Bank is a multinational financial institute that provides loans for projects in developing countries. Its website contains extensive information on China’s current economic and social conditions.
www.asienhaus.de
The website of the Asia Foundation offers numerous publications concerning social issues in China. Many articles can be read online or can be downloaded free of charge. In addition to giving recommendations for literature about China and Asia, the site also offers book reviews.
www.fmprc.gov.cn
The homepage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides comprehensive briefings about China’s economy and history as well as more detailed information such as the ethnic composition of the People’s Republic. It also includes useful travel tips.
www.auswaertiges-amt.de
The Federal Foreign office publishes continuously updated reports for travelers who require specific information about any destination in the world. The details about China cover everything from the political context to China’s cooperation with Germany and the rest of Europe.
www.bfai.de
As a service unit of the Ministry of Economics and Technology, the bfai supports German enterprises in establishing trade relations with foreign business partners. On its homepage, you’ll find detailed information about the current business environments in foreign markets, as well as information on sales potential, import and duty regulations.
www.bmz.de
Besides offering an overview of facts and figures relating to China, this website also provides information about Germany’s political involvement in the People’s Republic. This includes such focal topics as environmental policy, sustainable economic development and transportation.
www.bpb.de *
The home page of the Federal Agency for Civic Education enables you to access numerous, up-to-date analyses on China. The articles illustrate the variety of challenges facing the fourth-largest country in the world. Some of these articles can be ordered, others are published on the website in full-length form.
www.china-botschaft.de *
Visitors to the Chinese Embassy’s home page will find statistics about the Chinese economy, science and technology, and insights into the country’s culture. In addition, you will find the latest political commentaries and points-of-view, as well as helpful travel information, such as instructions on how to apply for a visa.
www.economist.com
On the Internet pages of the Economist Group you will find articles under the heading "Country Briefings" which include political and economic reports about China. Newspaper articles also provide an overview of the latest discussions surrounding issues of concern to the country.
hdr.undp.org
The Human Development Report ranks more than 170 countries according to the status of their development. The website of this UN development program provides access to country reports and other publications.
www.ixpos.de *
As an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, iXPOS presents viewers with the entire spectrum of German foreign trade promotion opportunities. Here, you will also find the calendars of important worldwide trade fairs.
www.stats.gov.cn
The website provides current national statistics and the data can be viewed as monthly, quarterly, or yearly developments.
english.gov.cn
Here you can find facts and figures about the Chinese economy, culture and society, as well as tourist information. Users may also find out more about museums, theaters, banks or universities.
* only German site available