Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T02:51:42.455-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:china-manufacturing David Burch dburch069 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14936566430770998715-0eed70d3e9ccc6dbbae349b9dd58a88e 2009-11-23T11:05:45.618-05:00

China Works help companies across the UK and Europe manufacture original products and components in China. Our dedicated teams in London and Shanghai offer a full range of engineering services - from initial product design, through to prototyping,...

China Works help companies across the UK and Europe manufacture original products and components in China. Our dedicated teams in London and Shanghai offer a full range of engineering services - from initial product design, through to prototyping,... http://www.china-works.co.uk/blog/2009/11/industrial-designers-tasked-with-creating-more-china-brands/ Adam Herson aherson101 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13525954934299031933-d653cb7673b9dd704600ddddb45d42ff 2009-11-15T21:08:14.586-05:00

Selling retailers on this season’s must-have toy, robotic hamsters called Zhu Zhu Pets. Retailers can't seem to keep them in stock long enough, resorting to limiting how many customers buy.

Selling retailers on this season’s must-have toy, robotic hamsters called Zhu Zhu Pets. Retailers can't seem to keep them in stock long enough, resorting to limiting how many customers buy. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aPixneR.r4jE&pos=7 Thomas Huynh thuynh381 6 5 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1143952700183829118-07f42a73cb2abe2a4506d16f8c706c9b 2009-10-25T23:35:45.764-04:00

China: manufacturer for the world? With vast amounts of slave labor to employ and the help of Western corporate leaders to build manufacturing plants, China is fast becoming the manufacturer for the world. Publication: The New American Publication...

China: manufacturer for the world? With vast amounts of slave labor to employ and the help of Western corporate leaders to build manufacturing plants, China is fast becoming the manufacturer for the world. Publication: The New American Publication... http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-6092056/China-manufacturer-for-the-world.html Steven Chow schow865 80 80 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10407532369392629742-bd2e32adbd2e7b7675660cc400a51d1b 2009-11-14T12:01:43.758-05:00

Reporting from Jiyuan, China - People in their 30s and 40s here complain of unpredictable senior moments: They go to the store and can't remember what they wanted to buy, or they forget the names of old friends. The children lose so much weight that...

Reporting from Jiyuan, China - People in their 30s and 40s here complain of unpredictable senior moments: They go to the store and can't remember what they wanted to buy, or they forget the names of old friends. The children lose so much weight that... http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-fg-china-lead14-2009nov14,0,963625.story Joe Eng jeng225 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16818287259730812080-9f25bb84378766e1f4f038351ff1c3d0 2009-11-12T10:54:38.552-05:00

The Fujian complex can produce 7.46 million tons of refined oil, 1.28 million tons of plastics and huge amounts of other chemical products a year. Annual sales from the integrated plant will amount to 60 billion yuan, according to Sinopec

The Fujian complex can produce 7.46 million tons of refined oil, 1.28 million tons of plastics and huge amounts of other chemical products a year. Annual sales from the integrated plant will amount to 60 billion yuan, according to Sinopec http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2009-11/12/content_8954888.htm Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15326640682808498894-3d7b9b5d80de2d5ceba527fd7057729c 2009-10-30T06:42:01.970-04:00

SHANGHAI -- China will start building its first large nuclear-power reactor with home-developed "fourth generation" technology in 2012-13, a senior engineer involved in developing the system said. The Experimental Fast Reactor will have a designed...

SHANGHAI -- China will start building its first large nuclear-power reactor with home-developed "fourth generation" technology in 2012-13, a senior engineer involved in developing the system said. The Experimental Fast Reactor will have a designed... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125683823531916471.html Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 45 44 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7604475230326085938-c1830c933f276a8c50bc23aa75aca5e3 2009-11-04T20:52:50.990-05:00

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 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16655188992303184262-198af7cb8bfe1d3dd56b2acd9e336a94 2009-11-11T06:19:19.498-05:00

China's Chang'an Automobile Group has become the country's third-largest vehicle manufacturer after taking over two automobile manufacturing arms of aircraft maker, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)

China's Chang'an Automobile Group has become the country's third-largest vehicle manufacturer after taking over two automobile manufacturing arms of aircraft maker, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2009-11/11/content_8947483.htm Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17817546912821921846-cf2834f0e2f1b1621b8182c5943bfa93 2009-11-09T05:27:05.260-05:00

An interesting analysis of the rise of shanzhai culture: will this lead to true innovation?

An interesting analysis of the rise of shanzhai culture: will this lead to true innovation? http://english.cctv.com/20091109/103651.shtml Richard Brown rbrown413 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9467518045915327568-ad5fff27907ebcf2c7a1207eb60ca871 2009-10-25T23:30:15.100-04:00

A northern Michigan community is cautiously optimistic after plans are announced for a chinese company to purchase a local manufacturer. The local business is Michigan Rubber Products, located in Cadillac's industrial park in Wexford County. After the sale goes through - Myers Industries -- Michigan Rubber's parent company -- will have to terminate the employment of all workers. Right now it's not clear if the new owners will hire any or all of those employees.

A northern Michigan community is cautiously optimistic after plans are announced for a chinese company to purchase a local manufacturer. The local business is Michigan Rubber Products, located in Cadillac's industrial park in Wexford County. After the sale goes through - Myers Industries -- Michigan Rubber's parent company -- will have to terminate the employment of all workers. Right now it's not clear if the new owners will hire any or all of those employees. http://www.upnorthlive.com/news/story.aspx?id=364371 Steven Chow schow865 24 24 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2761729010124832049-1a7e38afaaa2e32ecf5c07875b8696ab 2009-11-04T21:04:27.343-05:00

China's vast manufacturing sector expanded in October at the fastest rate in 18 months, a survey showed on Sunday, and economists said they expected the momentum to be sustained in the coming months

China's vast manufacturing sector expanded in October at the fastest rate in 18 months, a survey showed on Sunday, and economists said they expected the momentum to be sustained in the coming months http://twurl.nl/6cpujq Ray Kwong rkwong113 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11128586108526117156-a972aefa5661184f6ac82df115ac87fc 2009-10-26T11:59:29.035-04:00

Chinese and US solar companies including Suntech Power Holdings Co Ltd, SunPower Corp, Trina Solar Ltd and BrightSource Energy Inc laid out plans to capture their share of what is expected to be explosive demand for solar-generated electricity in the world's biggest and third-largest economies.

Chinese and US solar companies including Suntech Power Holdings Co Ltd, SunPower Corp, Trina Solar Ltd and BrightSource Energy Inc laid out plans to capture their share of what is expected to be explosive demand for solar-generated electricity in the world's biggest and third-largest economies. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2009-10/26/content_8846277.htm Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10316921890086106088-9984fbf185beaa5b1dbe5a3b97857923 2009-10-25T23:31:37.035-04:00

The world's most iconic SUV brand, Hummer, is being sold off as its owner, General Motors, sinks into bankruptcy. And the buyer - Tengzhong, a heavy industrial machinery company from China.

The world's most iconic SUV brand, Hummer, is being sold off as its owner, General Motors, sinks into bankruptcy. And the buyer - Tengzhong, a heavy industrial machinery company from China. http://www.zigwheels.com/News/Hummer-purchased-by-Chinese-heavy-equipment-manufacturer/Hummer_20090606-1-1 Steven Chow schow865 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8814802233489215950-04ecbb77e5993ba7e9750a1c5a11af2b 2009-11-02T08:23:04.256-05:00

The partner of Daimler AG and Hyundai Motor Co, BAIC will unveil several of its own passenger car models at the Beijing motor show next April, the source said, and plans to begin commercial production later in 2010.

The partner of Daimler AG and Hyundai Motor Co, BAIC will unveil several of its own passenger car models at the Beijing motor show next April, the source said, and plans to begin commercial production later in 2010. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2009-11/02/content_8879784.htm Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13670506402538728881-b9a66663f339f63649b9e1c023e57d90 2009-11-01T01:40:59.401-05:00

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's vast manufacturing sector expanded in October at the fastest rate in 18 months, a survey showed on Sunday, and economists said they expected the momentum to be sustained in the coming months. The purchasing managers'...

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's vast manufacturing sector expanded in October at the fastest rate in 18 months, a survey showed on Sunday, and economists said they expected the momentum to be sustained in the coming months. The purchasing managers'... http://www.reuters.com/article/ousivMolt/idUSTRE5A00AR20091101 Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9257107527575585874-2ae5e63ce4e1f51cba582b565848dd61 2009-11-01T01:32:59.263-05:00

HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's efforts to curtail expansion in its renewable energy sector should brighten prospects for the country's more established wind equipment and solar companies, as curbs on excess capacity squeeze out smaller competitors.

HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's efforts to curtail expansion in its renewable energy sector should brighten prospects for the country's more established wind equipment and solar companies, as curbs on excess capacity squeeze out smaller competitors. http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-GreenBusiness/idUSTRE59S1GE20091029 Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5563850939605188376-5afbfb64c532faab9022435fc811ae06 2009-10-29T07:11:09.144-04:00

In this podcast, Steel Director for Platts, Francis Browne and European steel editor, Maya Thatcher, discuss events at the recent China International Steel and Raw Materials conference held by the China International Steel Association (CISA); focusing on proposals for a change in the accounting period, fixed iron ore pricing and the notion that there will be no difference between spot prices and negotiated prices.

In this podcast, Steel Director for Platts, Francis Browne and European steel editor, Maya Thatcher, discuss events at the recent China International Steel and Raw Materials conference held by the China International Steel Association (CISA); focusing on proposals for a change in the accounting period, fixed iron ore pricing and the notion that there will be no difference between spot prices and negotiated prices. http://www.platts.com/elqNow/elqRedir.htm?ref=/IM.Platts.Content/InsightAnalysis/Podcasts/Metals/Archive/2009/oct/steelmover102809.mp3 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9961145746887829770-f79e889ca32eeadd63541c1cc69535ef 2009-10-25T04:30:05.892-04:00

TIANJIN, China — This city in northeastern China is a long way from Sand Hill Road, home to the world's greatest concentration of venture capitalists. But a deal too good to pass up led Yong Li to leave his family in Palo Alto a few months ago and...

TIANJIN, China — This city in northeastern China is a long way from Sand Hill Road, home to the world's greatest concentration of venture capitalists. But a deal too good to pass up led Yong Li to leave his family in Palo Alto a few months ago and... http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_13612774 Steven Chow schow865 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11871905102265249295-033c9a6a3fdd50ec1c61b2982858fb3d 2009-10-17T01:21:04.616-04:00

As more and more wholesalers and retailers(small business) came to China directly to look for wholesale market, I am going to write a series of articles to introduce China wholesale market.In this entry, I will briefly introduce China main apparel...

As more and more wholesalers and retailers(small business) came to China directly to look for wholesale market, I am going to write a series of articles to introduce China wholesale market.In this entry, I will briefly introduce China main apparel... http://www.chinawhy.net/Blog/Article.asp?id=39 Steven Chow schow865 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2624901314292904795-539d5729292d83d6ac4e03ebd27e799f 2009-10-25T04:28:00.878-04:00

BEIJING -- China's Purchasing Managers Index, a gauge of nationwide manufacturing activity, rose to 54.3 in September from 54.0 in August, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing said Thursday. The September reading was the seventh straight month the PMI has remained above 50. A PMI reading above 50 indicates growth, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction.

BEIJING -- China's Purchasing Managers Index, a gauge of nationwide manufacturing activity, rose to 54.3 in September from 54.0 in August, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing said Thursday. The September reading was the seventh straight month the PMI has remained above 50. A PMI reading above 50 indicates growth, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125436094108154913.html Steven Chow schow865 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1861020210242986079-4cc1d4c00ec45c030a151c97aba9b4e4 2009-10-24T09:26:02.694-04:00

A new directory has been launched to promote Chinese OEMs and contract manufacturers – www.china-quotes.com The site is a brand new online directory focused on contract manufacturers in China. This new Internet-based resource enables buyers / sourcing managers from around the world to make direct contact with Chinese manufacturers of customised products and components.

A new directory has been launched to promote Chinese OEMs and contract manufacturers – www.china-quotes.com The site is a brand new online directory focused on contract manufacturers in China. This new Internet-based resource enables buyers / sourcing managers from around the world to make direct contact with Chinese manufacturers of customised products and components. http://www.china-works.co.uk/blog/2009/10/new-chinese-oem-directory-is-launched/ Adam Herson aherson101 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17421852456212242976-119598b6674c73167414a968cf291915 2009-10-24T04:04:28.048-04:00

China's design industry experts are calling for greater government support in order to help the country's manufacturers raise the competitiveness with innovation.

China's design industry experts are calling for greater government support in order to help the country's manufacturers raise the competitiveness with innovation. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2009-10/24/content_8843717.htm Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6422746868899244279-b987b1e206f05e2d8d5dd4be91038d4c 2009-10-18T00:36:40.089-04:00

SAIC Motor Corp, China's biggest automaker, is in talks with its partner General Motors to explore new business opportunities that include India, a source with knowledge of the matter

SAIC Motor Corp, China's biggest automaker, is in talks with its partner General Motors to explore new business opportunities that include India, a source with knowledge of the matter http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2009-10/17/content_8806672.htm Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10260561487839370942-2b7da0b55567e476e2734c06f21962e9 2009-10-16T08:22:08.191-04:00

The sun set Wednesday on a quota and license system that governed China's textile trade for decades. As the United States-China and European Union-China agreements on textiles and clothing expired with the old year, the Ministry of Commerce terminated supervision over quotas on 21 categories of textile exports to the United States and licenses on eight categories to the European Union. Textile companies might see Thursday -- the first day of 2009 -- as the beginning of an unfettered era of free trade, but the outlook is clouded by weakening demand and rising protectionism amid the financial crisis.

The sun set Wednesday on a quota and license system that governed China's textile trade for decades. As the United States-China and European Union-China agreements on textiles and clothing expired with the old year, the Ministry of Commerce terminated supervision over quotas on 21 categories of textile exports to the United States and licenses on eight categories to the European Union. Textile companies might see Thursday -- the first day of 2009 -- as the beginning of an unfettered era of free trade, but the outlook is clouded by weakening demand and rising protectionism amid the financial crisis. http://en.ce.cn/Industries/Basic-industries/200901/01/t20090101_17852300.shtml Steven Chow schow865 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10178497107590505604-f7d1dff24fac0b97985f43c1a63f3c24 2009-10-23T10:40:08.717-04:00

China’s GDP growth for the first three quarters was 7.7%, up from 7.1% in the first half of this year. Friday, October 23, 2009 – Major Chinese Stocks to Report Earnings.... Long-term China offers superior stock-equity investment returns that will accelerate as the global recovery stabilizes.

China’s GDP growth for the first three quarters was 7.7%, up from 7.1% in the first half of this year. Friday, October 23, 2009 – Major Chinese Stocks to Report Earnings.... Long-term China offers superior stock-equity investment returns that will accelerate as the global recovery stabilizes. http://chinasinvestorstocks.blogspot.com/2009/10/china-stock-earnings-q3-2009-gdp.html James Rickman jrickman047 1 1 0 0