Learning objectives: To be able to describe and explain the growth of manufacturing in Shenzhen, China To be able to evaluate the effects

How has manufacturing in the UK changed? TR (R?)

The clark fisher model

China in the global economy: Manufacturing in Shenzhen. What is manufactured in China? Why has manufacturing shifted to China? What is a Special Economic Zone? What are the impacts? (colour code social, economic, environmental) How and why has Shenzhen changed since 1970? Where is Shenzhen?

1) What does China manufacture?

What is made in China? 80% of what China exports is manufactured goods Textiles, electronics, and toys 50% of cameras, 30% of air conditioners and televisions, 25% of washing machines, 20% of refrigerators in the world are now being produced or assembled in China.

2) Why has manufacturing shifted to China?

Why are so many things made in China? China has a population of 1.3 billion people Land is cheap to rent in China Many people in China are wealthy and buy many goods such as cars Compared to the UK, China has fewer rules about pollution and emissions Options: 1)For 2 or 3 of these reasons – explain why they have led to many things being made in China 2)Create a flow diagram to show how 2 reasons have meant many things are made in China 3)Consider positives and negatives of each reason The exchange rate between the US $ / UK£ and the Chinese Yuan is good: people can buy a lot with their money in China The Chinese government has set up ‘special economic zones’; foreign companies can set up in these areas of China very cheaply and pay low taxes

Special Economic Zones Use the resource to summarise the information about Shenzhen and SEZs Add this to your case study document Explain why Shenzhen’s location in relation to Hong Kong is important.

Encouraged by special economic zones Special tax incentives for foreign investments in the SEZs. Greater independence on international trade activities. Economic characteristics : Construction primarily relies on attracting foreign capital Economic activity is primarily from foreign-owned enterprises Products are primarily export-oriented Economic activities are primarily driven by market forces

Recap – China’s role in the global economy How is China’s role in the global economy changing? Why is it changing? Is it changing everywhere in China? Who loses out?

3) What are the effects?

Benefits for China? Costs?

Discuss the impacts of the changing role of China in the global economy Band and marksWhat to include Band 3 7 – 9 marks A range of positive and negative impacts of the growth of manufacturing Social, economic and environmental impacts included Each point supported with case study evidence At least 3 developed points (at least one well developed) Key terms and definitions used well Band marks Some positives and negatives of the impacts Some facts and figures used Some development of some of the points Band marks Listing of impacts Lack of evidence / case study material Descriptive and doesn’t answer the question Band 0No creditable material

7000/bb/107737_16x9_bb.asx 1)How does China want to change? 2)What might be the reasons for China wanting to make this change? 3)What will China need in order to make this change?