rural consumption and unleash the huge potential of the vast rural market.
2-3. The rise of the middle-class
A rapidly growing middle class has emerged. According to the National Bureau of Statistic of PRC (NBS), middle class refers to those with annual household income of 60,000 yuan (USD 7,230) to 500,000 yuan (USD 60,240). This group of people has stable income, can afford private-owned h
C. Global Paradigm Shift and Possibility of Korean Tea Culture
If the social structure and cultural preferences were interconnected, understanding this relationship helps for anticipating and planning for globalization of specific cultural items. Especially, the possibility of Korean tea culture can be firmly recognized, as we examine the strategies reflected by the global paradigm shift. Three