Estimating Trade Mis-invoicing from China:2000-2005

• 作 者: Edsel L.Beja Jr.
• 机 构: Deputy Director,Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development,Ateneo de Manila University,Quez
• 出 处: China & World Economy
• 发表日期: 2008年02期
• 关键词: governance mainland magnitude bilateral missing absolute figures globalization a

An examination of available data reveals large trade misinvoicing between China and its trade partners.The analysis finds a net trade misinvoicing of US$287.6bn between 2000 and 2005,while the full magnitude of unrecorded trade is estimated at US$1.4tn.China needs to establish more effective management of its international trade flows.At the same time,the international community needs to provide more effective governance mechanisms to address trade misinvoicing.

An examination of available data reveals large trade misinvoicing between China and its trade partners. The analysis finds a net trade misinvoicing of US $ 287.6bn between 2000 and 2005, while the full magnitude of unrecorded trade is estimated at US $ 1.4tn.China needs to establish more effective management of its international trade flows.At the same time, the international community needs to provide more effective governance mechanisms to address trade misinvoicing.