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This paper studies on a needs analysis underlying a problem-based business English reading course designed to develop English reading abilities of Chinese students. The needs analysis survey is done before the course design with students and teachers in business and academic settings. The findings from the needs analysis are used to determine the course’s learning objectives, content and the evaluation so that the needs could be met by the students who are English for business English majors. Based on this needs analysis, it is suggested that business English reading course using a problem-based learning approach might be effectively designed as an ESP course to enhance English reading ability of Chinese students.