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Unit Six ;了解中国物流业发展所面临的挑战和机遇 理解机遇和挑战的来源 了解中国物流业未来发展的方向;Economy imbalance Domestic trade barrier Unsound regulation Poor infrastructure Lack of qualified operators ;Text Fast Reading I Fast Reading II ; In recent years, Chinas logistics market is opening up to the outside world. Obviously, the state-owned, private-owned and foreign-funded enterprises are surviving and thriving in the competitive markets. According to the commitments of Chinese Government when entering WTO, China would open up the market of logistics industry since December 11, 2005. The year of 2006 is the first year of Chinas 11th Five-Year Plan, and is also the first year when logistics is opened up completely. ; Without doubt, Chinas logistics industry is having a period of fast growth with the economic development and the increased acceptance of outsourcing by Chinese manufacturers and retailers. However, there are also a number of challenges faced by Chinese logistic companies. These include weak transport, information and communications infrastructure outside economic zones; a culture of regulation and bureaucracy; fundamental problems of energy supply; high transport and logistics costs; a poorly educated and badly trained work force as well as high regional imbalances of trade both domestically and internationally. ; Furthermore, the economy has to go through a major restructuring which will be needed to transform its many state-owned enterprises into private sector. One problem for the country is that increased economic activity has led to rising labor costs especially in key regions of manufacturing and logistics. This will increase pressure on inefficient public sector companies and eventually lead to higher levels of unemployment. This will be increased by foreign competitors entering the market in line with Chinas WTO commitments.; If Chinas economy does have a hard landing as many economists predict, there will be a major impact on air, s