Chinese values are important, not only because of its emergence as a major market for Volvo, but also because the carmaker is now itself part of a Chinese family, as a subsidiary of China Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.

BBC: Volvo eyes 'responsible' car buyers

The behemoth from Beaverton, Oregon has already shown how much it values the Chinese market by signing sponsorship contracts with stars like NBA phenom Jeremy Lin, tennis star Li Na and Olympic hurdler Liu Xiang.

FORBES: Companies, People, Ideas

As evidenced by the devastation of the market values of U.S.-listed Chinese companies that has occurred, overcoming the information and credibility gaps that exist between China and the rest of the world will continue to be a major challenge for foreign investors.

FORBES: China Investment Summit

The U.S. Embassy in Beijing publishes AQI values for Beijing and other cities in China, and the Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection provides its own air quality data for cities throughout the country.

FORBES: Air Quality In China

Investors in Chinese real estate will have to get accustomed to falling asset prices for a few years before values stabilize again.

FORBES: Beijing's 5% Housing Correction Far From A Collapse