In their relentless search for raw materials to fuel the rapidly growing Chinese economy, Chinese companies are snapping up natural resource companies in Australia, Canada, Africa and wherever else in the world they can be found.

FORBES: China Enters the Vineyard

Australia and Canada, because of their natural-resource exposure, were hit harder and are now back to strong support from last year.

FORBES: The Week Ahead: Is the Worst Over?

Overall, emerging market countries have a disproportional share of natural resource wealth (although exceptions exist, such as Australia, Canada and Norway).

FORBES: Resource Drivers