Chinese Numbers

Between 1999-2003, the average crime rate of the general population in mainland China is 2.5 per 1000. The number for government employee is 5; for employee of the justice system is 15.

The ratio of family income to housing price: US (1:3), Japan (1:4), Singapore (1:5), Sydney (1:8.5), NYC (1:7.9), China (1:25), Beijing (1:40).

State run enterprises employed 8% of labor, but represent 55% of the wages.

Poverty population reached 250 million, based on the UN guideline of 'blow $1.25 per day'.

The ratio of public officials through Chinese history: Han (200 B.C. - 200 A.D.) 1:7500, Tang (618 - 697) 1:2927, Yuan (1271-1368) 1:2613, Ming (1368-1644) 1:2299, Qing (1644-1912) 1: 911, Communist China (1949- ) 38.

Government operational cost: China 25.6%, India 6.3%, US 3.4%, Japan 2.8%.

Expenses on Education and Health: China 3.8%, India 19.7%, US 21.5%, Japan 23.3%