Archive for the ‘China’s Other Cities’ Category
Is China Building a Wall to Repel Foreign Economic Interests?
Monday, July 12, 2010 7:18 9 CommentsOver the last few weeks, a united front of sorts has begun to develop around the issue of whether or not China has erected a new wall, a wall meant to prevent the penetration of foreign economic interests within China’s domestic market. Consisting of chambers of commerce (American and European), multilateral agencies (WTO and WB), [...]
Chengdu Investment News December 22, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 1:15 No Comments1. Chengdu’s Metro Line 1 laid completely, to start trial operation next October On November 30th, the municipal government of Chengdu held a press conference, announcing that the track-laying of the Metro Line 1 of Chengdu has been completely finished, and the trial operation is predicted to begin next October. 2. Chengdu expected to become [...]
Recession Over. Want to Build in One of China’s New Economic Zones
Friday, November 13, 2009 5:06 No CommentsWith the DOW Jones hitting recent highs, and all the economic markers pointed up, it appears that people are beginning to come out of their hibernation as I have received several invitations ffrom government agencies to help promote their Shanghai events. Personally, I will have to sit both out as I will be on the [...]
Chengdu Investment News: September 18
Friday, September 18, 2009 9:19 No Comments1. Comparing urban education competitiveness, Chengdu ranking fourth The study report on Educational Competitiveness of Chinese Cities released on August 30th by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences shows that among 15 deputy provincial cities in China, Shenzhen ranks first in terms of educational comprehensive competitiveness, and Chengdu ranks fourth. 2. FAW new-energy passenger car to [...]
Making it in China’s Middle Market
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 2:08 4 CommentsEntering the Chinese mid-market segment: key to long-term success?, by Heiko Gebauer, Thomas Fischer and Elgar Fleisch, is an academic report that I found interesting lately while studying a 2nd tier market plan, and as a followup to a recent conversation about firms moving into the 2nd/ 3rd tier looking for growth. As part of [...]







