China's statistical system and resources |
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| Authors: | Susan Xue |
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| Institution: | State and Foreign Documents Librarian, Government Publications Library, University of Colorado at Boulder, 184 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309, USA |
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| Abstract: | As the People's Republic of China plays an increasingly important role in international politics and trade, countries with economic interests there find they need to know more about this nation. Access to primary information sources, including official statistics from China, however, is very limited, as little exploration has been done into this closely controlled repository of information. This study explores major current statistical sources in China through examining (a) the statistical system in Chinese government, (b) the mechanism of statistical data collection, and (c) what statistical information is currently available in both print and electronic format and at what level. It shows that a wealth of statistical information does exist in China, it is systematically compiled, and it is available, although not conveniently, to the public through various channels. This study can serve the need for China's data from the academic and business communities, contribute to a better understanding of China's statistical system, and serve as a collection tool for academic, public, and corporation libraries as well. |
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| Keywords: | Chinese statistics Statistical system Government publications China |
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