It’s been referred to as a miracle. In the past 10 years, China’s economy has exploded–doubling in size, making it the seventh-largest economy in the world. And it continues to gain momentum. In 2004, the country’s trade volume totaled

$1.1 trillion and its foreign investment reached $60 billion. In the first quarter of this year, its imports grew 15 percent; its exports grew 35 percent and its economy overall increased 9.5 percent. The growth is showing no signs of slowing.