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Crouching tiger, hidden dragon – Expat preference for the growing Chinese economy is apparent

China's continued strength on the world economic stage has become even more prominent in this year's Expat Explorer survey with the country leaping up the Expat Explorer Economics league tables this year - currently ranking 7th from 19th in 2011.

Half (49%) of expats heading to China do so expecting to earn more money upon relocation, and few are disappointed. Two thirds (64%) of expats in China witnessed a marked improvement in the financial status of their household with a similar figure (69%) citing an increase in disposable income upon relocation. A third (29%) reported that their household income has increased by 50% or more since relocation.

However, it isn't only economic factors that bode well for expats in China. Almost half (44%) believe the country offers a high quality of life for expats. China, it seems, is fast becoming an all-round favourite for expats.

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