The housing sector, underpinned by urbanization, is driving growth in China. At current rates of construction China can build a city the size of Rome in only two weeks. This means China is underpinning demand in global markets for many key commodities. It also means that any downturn will quickly register on Chinese GDP and global commodity markets.
In the decade leading up to 2010, China built the housing equivalent of roughly two Spains or United Kingdoms, or one Japan. In per capita terms, the average amount of floorspace enjoyed by urban Chinese has doubled over the same period.
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