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External and internal factors have combined to create tough times for China’s textile industry. Rumors are circulating that the government plans to offer more support, the Shanghai Securities News reports.

Chinese shipbuilders have to learn cost control

By TONY JIN

China overtook South Korea this year as the world's number one shipbuilder by order tonnage. By all other measures it has a long way to go, Shanghai Securities News reports

Impulse not lifestyle powers China's luxury goods market

By TONY JIN

China's luxury goods market was worth US$8 billion last year. Xinhua reports that it still has a long way to go.

Jinjiang shoemakers struggling

By TONY JIN

The tenth Jinjiang shoe fair was a disapointment for local shoemakers. China Business News takes a look at an industry under pressure

Financial innovation urged for China’s shipbuilding industry

By TONY JIN

Chinese shipbuilders are facing a credit crunch following the US sub-prime crisis. Chinese banks do not offer the financing products they require, writes the Shanghai Securities News

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