008 legend annual report 2000 2001 009legend market review in the prc economy continued its rapid growth with gdp rising by 8 and per capita reaching us 849 it industry also to experience prosperity during capitalisation 15 9 billion an increase of 46 as compared 1999 pc remains cornerstone entire accounting for 54 sales pcs surged from reach 7 21 million units consumer recorded strongest 82 over last year representing one third total important factor prosperous development has been state s dynamic financial policy enhancement both purchasing appetite power recent years personal home products have become latest hot buy items management discussion analysis & 159 721 continuous china