The year 2013 is seen as a year of change for China. The country's new leadership has announced a series of social
and economic reforms that places greater emphasis than ever before on market forces. The reform programs are
expected to have significant implications for commercial enterprises, domestic and foreign alike, when operating
in China. In Blue Book of China's Commercial Sector (2014), the National Academy of Economic Strategy (NAES) of
the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and the Fung Business Intelligence Centre jointly present
a comprehensive account of the latest developments in the commercial sector of China. Starting with the
macroeconomic background of domestic consumption in China and recent pricing trends, the Blue Book provides
in-depth analyses of the different industries including retailing, wholesale and distribution, logistics, e-commerce,
and catering. Popular topics such as online retailing, luxury market, department store and retail logistics in China
are also covered.