China's hunger for natural resources has set off a global commodity boom. Developed countries worry about being left high and dry, but the biggest effects will be felt in China itself...

Also in this special report:

Iron rations - China is determined to make the most of its own limited resources.

The lucky country - Australia can't dig fast enough to meet demand from China.

Mutual convenience - Congo has something China wants, and vice versa.

No strings - Why developing countries like doing business with China.

Intrepid explorers - China's mining and oil firm pop up everywhere.

A large black cloud - Rapid growth is exacting a heavy environmental price.

The perils of abundance - China must learn to do more with less.