Beijing will continue to walk the fine line between totalitarianism politically and the quasi-capitalism economically. The growing technology of personal life. This also brings up the Y2k problem, which industry, government and education races to prepare for. Social Security says yes. As do most major government agencies.
Business is less optimistic.
The embedded chip is the greatest challenge. Quite frankly, no one knows what will happen in early 2000. The EURO is poised to burst onto Europe. National currencies will still exist alongside the euro, which can be used in noncash transactions, such as credit card payments, checks and direct debits. On 1 January 2002, euro notes and coins will be introduced and all prices will be posted in euros.