China 's economic future depends on empowering migrant workers . When the new Communist Party leadership of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang came into office a year ago , consumption was only about 35 % of GDP , as compared to 54 % in India and nearly 75 % in the U.S . The current investment-based economic model is running out of gas . Comment: However , sustainable urban development will be huge challenge .
China 's economic future depends on empowering migrant workers . The current investment-based economic model is running out of gas . Comment: However , sustainable urban development will be huge challenge .