自從1978年經濟改革以來，中國已經完成了從中央計劃經濟 (centrally planned economy)向市場經濟(market based economy)的轉變。超過6億人已經脫離了貧困，但是仍然有超過1.7億人生活在 國際貧困線以下 天少于1.25美元。2012年，中國的人均GDP 為12405.67美元，這是30年前的37倍。到2018年，中國的人均 GDP將從世界第90位上升到第75位。然而，這仍然是低于預計的 世界平均水平。

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　　Since initiating market reforms in 1978，China has shifted from a centrally planned to a market based economy. More than 600 million citizens have been lifted out of poverty, but over 170 million people still live below the $1.25-a-day international poverty line. In 2012, China’s GDP (PPP) per capita was $12,405.67. This is 37 times higher than what it was just 30 years ago. By 2018，China’s GDP per capita will climb from the 90th to 75th highest in the world. This however will still be below the forecasted world average.