In the short run.China's export is a usable weather vane forthe health of the global economy and the strength of con-Sumer demand. A slump in export to some extent meanseconomic depression elsewhere.Besides,the developmentdirection choices of manufacturer will be pivotal to China'supgrade fiom export-oriented economy to a more well-roundedeconomy.The immediate threat to this upgrade is from the globalslowdown that Chinese exports declined in November last yearheralds tough times in 2009.