] China has overtaken the US in the consumption of basic
] agricultural and industrial goods, a new survey says
]
] China, with its 1.3bn population and booming economy, is
] now the world's biggest consumer of grain, meat, coal and
] steel.
]
] China is well ahead of the US in the consumption of goods
] such as television sets, refrigerators and mobile phones.

As well as meat, steel, and coal... As expected.. Six and rising.

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | China emerges as global consumer