Compare And Contrast China And India

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Register to read the introduction… Agriculture in both India and China is the backbone of their society. Employing 2/3rds of India's labor force and, along with fishing accounts for 19% of China's Gross National Product. China's economy has grown on an average of 12.3% a year since the 1900's. It also has a large trading surplus but currently imports more than before. India has had a decline in agricultural output but has made moves such as the "Green Revolution" to help farmers produce more. They have had a surge in foreign exchange, however, having tea being one of it's major earners. The country is also the largest exporter of tea and spices.

So, like most cultures, India and China have their differences. Curiously though, they have many similarities, at least in their family life, daily life, and economy. Comparing cultures just shows you many things you hadn't noticed before and bring you to a different conclusion than you would before. Taking time to really look at the facts is a very worthwhile investment of a persons

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