biotechnology research and industry in the People's Republic of China (PRC)

Biotech in > Asia:
People's Republic of China (PRC)

Total Area:	9,596,960 sqkm
Population:	1,273,111,290 (2001) 1,306,313,812 (2005)
Administrative divisions	23 provinces (China considers Taiwan its 23rd province) 5 autonomous regions 4 municipalities
GDP:	US$1,158,600,000,000 (2001) US$7,262,000,000.000 (2004) US$8.158,000,000,000 (2005)
GDP/capita	US$4,409 (2001) US$5,600 (2004) US$6,200 (2005)