TheMegaThinkerid TheMegaThinkerid Social Studies Answered Which of the following statements about China's economy is true? A. People in rural areas have a higher standard of living than those in major cities. B. Hong Kong and Macao lag behind the rest of china's in economic development. C. China has become a world leader in producing and exporting consumers goods. D. The government has banned the use of coal because of concerns about air pollution.