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MEXICO CITY (CNNExpansion.com) -- Mexico did not have an extreme economic makeover, but the global recession was enough to defeat China as the number one place for American assembly-for-export factories, or maquiladoras. "For many companies that...

MEXICO CITY (CNNExpansion.com) -- Mexico did not have an extreme economic makeover, but the global recession was enough to defeat China as the number one place for American assembly-for-export factories, or maquiladoras. "For many companies that... http://twurl.nl/xnetzm Ray Kwong rkwong113 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6218693330964483399-be7ed2d1623e0e6af67d449ba60f8bf3 2009-10-24T20:24:47.232-04:00

The Chinese central government will start its annual recruitment of new staff in mid October, offering about 15,000 positions

The Chinese central government will start its annual recruitment of new staff in mid October, offering about 15,000 positions http://twurl.nl/818vwk Ray Kwong rkwong113 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2310427151417846398-a0e0f457417f87bd1f60188970e5d13b 2009-10-04T21:04:33.244-04:00

Much has been made of China's trade surplus and the role of currency in creating it. But the trade imbalance, as it has for decades, is the result of a relatively low-cost labor supply and limited domestic consumer spending. The reality is that...

Much has been made of China's trade surplus and the role of currency in creating it. But the trade imbalance, as it has for decades, is the result of a relatively low-cost labor supply and limited domestic consumer spending. The reality is that... http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/25/trade-surplus-labor-china-leadership-yao.html Ray Kwong rkwong113 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13198457353347543245-8097f435aedfdf782b1a9aa51f9d93fe 2009-09-13T21:32:54.823-04:00

China has lost up to 41 million jobs since the global capitalist crisis began last year, according to a report from a top government think-tank. This accounts for approximately 40 percent of redundancies around the world. Despite the government's big stimulus package and unprecedented bank credit loosening, 23 million - over half those made redundant - are still without work.

China has lost up to 41 million jobs since the global capitalist crisis began last year, according to a report from a top government think-tank. This accounts for approximately 40 percent of redundancies around the world. Despite the government's big stimulus package and unprecedented bank credit loosening, 23 million - over half those made redundant - are still without work. http://twurl.nl/f6yqxe Ray Kwong rkwong113 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5896144910618901174-7bd63f20b3ac68c1d3e1e4a9a9b6f36b 2009-09-26T13:15:00.803-04:00

Many called it an "exaggeration" three years ago when He Lin, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, remarked to Science and Technology Daily that regardless of...

Many called it an "exaggeration" three years ago when He Lin, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, remarked to Science and Technology Daily that regardless of... http://twurl.nl/qj2s3u Ray Kwong rkwong113 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2770646572391786229-d6ff55742a6cf984e3a26ae2e1d54782 2009-09-17T12:06:47.081-04:00

When Jiang Dabao lost a hand to a molding machine three years ago, his boss said he wasn't eligible for workers' compensation. Unemployable, Jiang whiled away his days in the Internet bars that thrive in China's...

When Jiang Dabao lost a hand to a molding machine three years ago, his boss said he wasn't eligible for workers' compensation. Unemployable, Jiang whiled away his days in the Internet bars that thrive in China's... http://twurl.nl/ves7se Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10632538162882793292-b195ae679a7c1757ec4c12bb8dcc18a9 2009-08-25T00:29:30.715-04:00

Global banking and investment services company, UBS, has issued their Prices and Earnings Report 2009 showing that wages for Chinese managers have risen considerably. The report is published every three years and compares prices of goods...

Global banking and investment services company, UBS, has issued their Prices and Earnings Report 2009 showing that wages for Chinese managers have risen considerably. The report is published every three years and compares prices of goods... http://twurl.nl/1ah14y Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6395113209572299314-28d5c60d56a6c1d0900a621c4de4029e 2009-09-01T00:33:29.782-04:00

This is the question raised in a recent article in the Journal of Happiness Studies: “The China puzzle: falling happiness in a rising economy”, by Hilke Brockman, Jan Delhey, Christian Weizel and Hao Yuan (V10, 4, 2009). The focus of the study is...

This is the question raised in a recent article in the Journal of Happiness Studies: “The China puzzle: falling happiness in a rising economy”, by Hilke Brockman, Jan Delhey, Christian Weizel and Hao Yuan (V10, 4, 2009). The focus of the study is... http://twurl.nl/anatrb Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12390096543514245260-61bab5418e71f0b2ae04c29ddd7b8201 2009-08-27T12:46:40.954-04:00

Ottawa officials and politicians are encouraging Canadians to do business in China and with Chinese entities. So are other countries. But here's a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of doing business with the "Middle Kingdom."

Ottawa officials and politicians are encouraging Canadians to do business in China and with Chinese entities. So are other countries. But here's a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of doing business with the "Middle Kingdom." http://twurl.nl/5s7ky5 Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16189056174023224091-84008044097850661d863867f4ec0da8 2009-09-04T19:43:44.685-04:00

Wenping, China - Two environmental officials were being investigated Saturday after more than 1,300 children were sickened with lead poisoning caused by pollution from a manganese-processing plant in central China. Officials seek to punish those...

Wenping, China - Two environmental officials were being investigated Saturday after more than 1,300 children were sickened with lead poisoning caused by pollution from a manganese-processing plant in central China. Officials seek to punish those... http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-fg-china-lead23-2009aug23,0,3458572.story Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13239713353330754787-317bede4bc3bd1adf1c9b99e9aaa5fee 2009-09-02T22:26:30.974-04:00

Protests over pollution in China are heating up these days, and in Fujian province and elsewhere, the demonstrations are turning violent

Protests over pollution in China are heating up these days, and in Fujian province and elsewhere, the demonstrations are turning violent http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/sep2009/gb2009092_230895.htm?chan=globalbiz_asia+index+page_top+stories Bruce Einhorn beinhorn468 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18145464824397199756-2ff26bca210473d64d9bf45b3fa11712 2009-08-22T22:08:58.180-04:00

Homelessness poses a large and growing problem in China's cities, with thousands scraping by on what they can beg or earn on the streets.

Homelessness poses a large and growing problem in China's cities, with thousands scraping by on what they can beg or earn on the streets. http://twurl.nl/ofh6le Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14653801761481100681-52d07c0c83e804ef9bfc0ff2b470e558 2009-01-18T00:47:02.622-05:00

GUANGZHOU - Product recalls, rising production costs and the global financial crisis caused almost 1,000 Chinese toy exporters in just one province to shut down last year.

GUANGZHOU - Product recalls, rising production costs and the global financial crisis caused almost 1,000 Chinese toy exporters in just one province to shut down last year. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-01/17/content_7406553.htm Ray Kwong rkwong113 14 12 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7024256798225608524-dbac85a8d026dbf96159747e02a46622 2009-08-25T00:38:18.402-04:00

SEOUL, Aug 25 (Reuters) - South Korean flat-screen maker LG Display (034220.KS) has agreed in principle with authorities in Guangzhou, China, to build a 5 trillion won ($4.03 billion) panel plant there, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday.

SEOUL, Aug 25 (Reuters) - South Korean flat-screen maker LG Display (034220.KS) has agreed in principle with authorities in Guangzhou, China, to build a 5 trillion won ($4.03 billion) panel plant there, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday. http://twurl.nl/z6yhwb Ray Kwong rkwong113 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9813805731618515575-4a250cc6d74e4aa50721e9ea11c0a74d 2008-11-27T05:25:54.751-05:00

Make sure it is the latest World Bank China Quarterly. David Dollar, Louis Kuijs and their colleagues have outdone themselves – and in the process provided a clear assessment of the sources of China’s current slowdown and the risks that lie ahead.

Make sure it is the latest World Bank China Quarterly. David Dollar, Louis Kuijs and their colleagues have outdone themselves – and in the process provided a clear assessment of the sources of China’s current slowdown and the risks that lie ahead. http://blogs.cfr.org/setser/2008/11/26/if-you-only-read-one-thing-on-china-this-fall-%e2%80%a6/ Bruce Einhorn beinhorn468 23 21 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7336446605608962066-ee3fbcc6a4fac188263f1cf830ec440a 2009-08-22T22:24:17.059-04:00

While many American retailers are just one lackluster back-to-school season away from disaster, the malingering recession has been very good to some retail manufacturers -- especially in China.

While many American retailers are just one lackluster back-to-school season away from disaster, the malingering recession has been very good to some retail manufacturers -- especially in China. http://twurl.nl/j5sxbj Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2134371042863163838-29fd067a82e4a1fab7482fd63681afc3 2009-08-22T22:04:13.960-04:00

Job seekers in China will face an uphill battle in the coming months and as many as 12 million may not find work this year even if the country hits its 8 percent growth target.

Job seekers in China will face an uphill battle in the coming months and as many as 12 million may not find work this year even if the country hits its 8 percent growth target. http://twurl.nl/fgyfjx Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13416211823437700080-4657224f8b147db2262030bfd49f8a02 2009-07-22T22:44:30.710-04:00

Apple more involved than initially reported: "25-year-old Sun Danyong was to have sent 16 iPhone prototypes to Apple’s Cupertino, Calif., headquarters on July 9. Only 15 arrived. Fearing a leak, Apple pressured Foxconn to find the missing handset. Foxconn officials interrogated Sun and searched his home. A senior company security officer interrogated and beat him, according to Southern Metropolis Daily. Sun jumped to his death from his 12th-story apartment last Thursday."

Apple more involved than initially reported: "25-year-old Sun Danyong was to have sent 16 iPhone prototypes to Apple’s Cupertino, Calif., headquarters on July 9. Only 15 arrived. Fearing a leak, Apple pressured Foxconn to find the missing handset. Foxconn officials interrogated Sun and searched his home. A senior company security officer interrogated and beat him, according to Southern Metropolis Daily. Sun jumped to his death from his 12th-story apartment last Thursday." http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/07/22/record-apple-profits-dampened-by-iphone-contractor-suicide/ Thomas Huynh thuynh381 3 0 0 3 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3670578461457241447-a10900aa63928e4a3103dc11876d062a 2009-07-22T00:38:32.815-04:00

A very sad story about a Chinese man, Sun Danyong, who works for Foxconn, an iPhone manufacturing company. According to Shanghaiist, he lost one of 13 iPhone prototypes and later committed suicide after he was reprimanded -- possibly interrogated, held in solitary confinement and beaten. Apple's need for secrecy seems at least partly to blame.

A very sad story about a Chinese man, Sun Danyong, who works for Foxconn, an iPhone manufacturing company. According to Shanghaiist, he lost one of 13 iPhone prototypes and later committed suicide after he was reprimanded -- possibly interrogated, held in solitary confinement and beaten. Apple's need for secrecy seems at least partly to blame. http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/21/worker_commits_suicide_after_iphone_prototype_goes_missing_reports.html Thomas Huynh thuynh381 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13074442297707808314-1be35fda35d29f9d08fa5abc24ee2d67 2009-04-22T19:47:27.733-04:00

HONG KONG — Two senior Chinese officials on Wednesday offered differing interpretations on the state of China’s economy, one expressing optimism that the country was on the road to recovery, the other warning that it could be bumpy and slow.

HONG KONG — Two senior Chinese officials on Wednesday offered differing interpretations on the state of China’s economy, one expressing optimism that the country was on the road to recovery, the other warning that it could be bumpy and slow. http://twurl.nl/t0ilcl Ray Kwong rkwong113 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7675633566258903492-9000025b940196a50e4f56dec38d0ee5 2009-08-19T00:22:06.598-04:00

Shanghai, China, 19 August 2009. Western Economists have long attacked China's trade surplus as being a great source of economic imbalance in the world. But as with so many other things, those economists are probably wrong. Excessive investment is the true Chinese structural imbalance.

Shanghai, China, 19 August 2009. Western Economists have long attacked China's trade surplus as being a great source of economic imbalance in the world. But as with so many other things, those economists are probably wrong. Excessive investment is the true Chinese structural imbalance. http://www.economywatch.com/economy-business-and-finance-news/china-trade-surplus-the-great-rebalancing-act-19-08.html Keith Timimi ktimimi693 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4671778937217907916-c125cf0bea448c35eab3b2203257d39d 2009-05-13T00:13:05.902-04:00

Economic success in China will hinge on fixing the gender inequality among its workers. China’s transformation to a market-oriented economy has been accompanied by a significant increase in the pay gap between men and women. In many industrialized economies, gender-based differences are most pronounced in...

Economic success in China will hinge on fixing the gender inequality among its workers. China’s transformation to a market-oriented economy has been accompanied by a significant increase in the pay gap between men and women. In many industrialized economies, gender-based differences are most pronounced in... http://twurl.nl/edqi18 Ray Kwong rkwong113 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9674472252226858781-1459f26e505986e4c040c3a840cff91d 2009-07-27T23:35:39.066-04:00

Big eyes, big noses, big breasts and now humungous Hummers - China seems to be...

Big eyes, big noses, big breasts and now humungous Hummers - China seems to be... http://twurl.nl/a7mjwi Ray Kwong rkwong113 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14459166642341651588-0cdcacd4057382e4b738faa4314dbca6 2008-11-21T05:55:00.000-05:00

China's human resources authorities say the worsening global financial conditions have begun to weigh on the country's job market. That's the message released at a press conference on Thursday. But officials denied rumors that there have been massive

China's human resources authorities say the worsening global financial conditions have begun to weigh on the country's job market. That's the message released at a press conference on Thursday. But officials denied rumors that there have been massive http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1701430549&f=9791 21 20 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6747725677931925568-b2d4c6c7bd2befaffbde74c42de6e287 2009-08-16T14:00:07.239-04:00

Located just downstream from three steel factories, a paper mill and a bone-processing plant, the citizens of Xiadian have grown used to seeing the Baoqiu River turn red, yellow and sometimes white from what they say is untreated...

Located just downstream from three steel factories, a paper mill and a bone-processing plant, the citizens of Xiadian have grown used to seeing the Baoqiu River turn red, yellow and sometimes white from what they say is untreated... http://twurl.nl/aebt0d Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0