To answer that question, we have to carefully consider the evolution of the Chinese economy. At this point in time, it has been very clearly stated by the governing authorities that there is an intense desire to shift the economy from a trade-focused economy to a consumption-focused economy. If that's the case, you're dealing with the largest and eventually most powerful group of consumers in the world. That being the case and the growth that's implied by the rise in the Chinese middle class makes now a very opportune moment to capitalize on higher valued-added exports into the Chinese market.
On February 17th, 2015. See this statement in context.