China to remain economic driving force - UK's ACCA

The economic future of China is still very positive and the country will be one of the key driving forces behind world economic growth, according to Stephen Heathcote, executive director-markets at the UK's Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Heathcote was in China to sign a memorandum of understanding with Guangzhou Institute of Certified Public Accountants to cooperate on fields such as member training and information exchange.

GZICPA secretary-general Jiang Jianping said his organization is also talking with other international accounting bodies, as it works towards helping Chinese accounting firms become more international.