Education is the Import that China Really Wants

As China develops a market-driven economy that is increasingly open to global competition, Chinese government officials are fully aware that education is key to the nation's success in the global economy. Eduventures.com predicts that total spending on education in China will reach $90 billion in 2005 - $50 billion more than the total spent in 1999.

The report states that insufficient education infrastructure remains a hurdle both to the country's economic development and its citizens' hope for a better life. Government officials in China recognize that education is the glue that will enable the nation to survive this transition and are open to private sector involvement in education.

In this report, Eduventures.com examines the factors driving growth in the Chinese education market, presents examples of companies that are building education businesses in China and explores several opportunities for education businesses operating outside of China.