This is like building Manhattan overnight.

If you go there, it's pretty empty. It's unpleasant to go to frankly because it's so large.

Over 100 cities in China have more than 1 million people. If even a small percentage of these people are able to purchase home furnishings, it would be really promising.

The growth has been very strong between IKEA, B&Q, even local brands like Homes Orient. It's very competitive.

Considering the massive infrastructure projects coming to the city, notably the series of new metro lines, airport light rail and expressway, the long term outlook for the city is incredibly positive.

More multinationals seek set-ups and expansions in Beijing, the capital of the world's fastest-growing economy, and the 2008 Olympic Games offers more opportunities.