1 INTRODUCTION The well documented pace of social and economic change in China brings with a series of infrastructural, technological and environmental challenges that test not only Chinas policymakers but those of collaborating western governments who seek to engage with Chinas developing internal markets. It also brings spectacular demand for materials, commodities and technology. UoNs China portfolio includes the demonstrable success of the first sino-foreign University to be established within PRC with more than 4000 students likely to register in September 2009. It also incorporates prestige offers on UoNs UK campuses 々 the respected China Policy Institute within a young and dynamic School of Contemporary Chinese studies. This review examines the broader portfolio of links with China and concentrates on the 3 of the key challenges facing China-the transition to a low carbon economy, water security and population health.
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