FDI regional spread in China and India - unevenly distributed?
February 22nd, 2007 - by 2point6billion.comThe regional spread of foreign direct investment in China and in India shows profound contrast. China’s eastern seaboard has without a doubt received the bulk of foreign direct investment, political reforms and prosperity – leaving the interior provinces languished, left behind and largely untapped (but giving rise to a growing appetite of foreign businesses to go inland for operational cost advantage). India on the other hand has spread its growing wealth across regions, creating widespread and diverse pockets of consumer culture (India’s population is youthful – 70% are under 36 years old and 20% of the world’s population under 24 years old are Indians - the youth are consumer frenzied, domestic demand – not exports – is said to be the real driver of India’s growth and the real incentive for foreign investment). Let’s hear what you have to say about FDI regional spread comparisons between China and India, share your experiences, your thoughts, opinions, and questions…
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