01087nam a2200121Ia 450000500170000008000190001724501440003626000270018030000100020750000510021752006770026858300200094520260716043432.0  a03.02.01 S4641  aPeople's Republic of China : recent economic trends and the implications for Latin America and the Caribbean of Hong Kong's reincorporation  bSELAaSantiagoCLc1997  a24 p.  aLocated in the Office of the Secretary General  aPresents an update on the status of China's economy, its trade and its foreign investments. Examines the changes underway in commercial legislation and investments as well as the recent decentralization and relocation of industry towards the interior regions of China.  Assesses the possible effects these changes may have on trade and investment flows between China and Latin America and the Caribbean.  Reviews the repercussions of the transfer of Hong Kong's sovereignty to China, the growing integration between the two territories and in particular, the potential effect this may have on China and Hong Kong's bilateral relations with Latin America and the Caribbean.  c10/30/01kJOY_D