aryland's strongest industries reflect China's fastest growing
sectors
Biotechnology & Health Care
Maryland is home to one of the five largest biotechnology industry
clusters in the world. China is home to Asia's fastest growing life
sciences and pharmaceuticals industry sectors.
Advanced Technology
Maryland's aerospace; computer modeling, encryption, gaming and
simulation software; and satellite, wireless and fiber optics communications
clusters are among the industries' strongest. Over 1/3 the world's
leading technology companies have established physical operations-manufacturing,
sales, marketing, R&D and, increasingly, management-in China.
Logistics & Distribution
Maryland's geographic location and transportation infrastructure
provide ten-hour-drive access to 1/3 the U.S. market. China is the
world's largest exporter of consumer goods, as well as of communications
and information technology products
Investment
Maryland is headquarters to two of the world's major investment
services companies, as well as regional and support operations of
many of Wall Street's largest entities. Over the next generation,
Shanghai, China aims to compete with Hong Kong and Tokyo as Asia's
financial capital.
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