Introduction

This electronic publication is analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of China, Europe and the United States of America in ten dimensions - from the human resources to the economy and from the technological capacity to the state of the natural environment (see the menu items on the left). Of course, in each dimension several issues will be studied in detail (since this work is still ongoing, the sub-chapters are tentative). For more than 3 years I have been collecting and analyzing statistical data, research reports and other publications that will hopefully allow a balanced comparison of the three major players on the global stage.

As in my previous research (see: ChinaFood CD-ROM), I will try to combine detailed statistical data from many different sources (in the form of tables, figures, and maps) with in-depth analyses and interpretations to answer the question: Who will win the global race of the 21st century?

Initially, this electronic publication will be available in two formats: as a Web Site and a CD-ROM. The Web edition will include only a small part of the overall publication, but it will be completely free for everyone to browse and download. The CD-ROM, however, will be available for sale at this Web site (and hopefully from a commercial publisher).

Please note: This Web site is only an announcement!

We plan to release the first complete edition of the CHINA-EUROPE-USA Web site in late summer of 2008.

However, parts of the Web site will be available much earlier as a beta-version.