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ZTE handset sales to grow 60% in 2008

February 14,2008

By STAFF EDITOR

November 06,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels China Executive Vice-president Andy Flaig talks to The China Perspective about China’s sizzling hotel scene

Youth are China’s key market, research center says

September 14,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Hidden bottlenecks threaten auto exports to Russia

July 05,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Chinese auto exports to Russia are booming, albeit from a low base. But as Economic Information Daily reports, export bottlenecks are hiding behind the impressive headline numbers. Chinese automakers must move quickly or risk missing the golden opportunity.

Construction firm buy-outs linked to developer tax dodge

July 03,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

A recent spate of construction firm buy-outs by developers has been linked to efforts to escape new land appreciation taxes. China Business News is unsure of how much developers are likely to save, but predicts tax authorities will rapidly close the loophole if gains are too significant.

The battle for China’s post

June 11,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

The reform of China’s postal system began this year with the separation of the state carrier into a regulatory and business function. As China Economic Weekly reports, a proposed new postal law needs to be finalized if domestic providers can hope to compete with foreign entrants.

Fast fashion competes with mainland brands for middle class wallets

May 31,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Shanghai’s growing shopping queues have been attributed by commercial specialists to new retail models or new items. The fashion craze in China’s most westernized city is being led by “fast fashion” brands targeting middle class consumers. H&M, ZARA and C&A will soon be followed by NEXT and TOP SHOP. China Business News asks whether this trend will marginalize Chinese brands?

Office supplies: Competing in a rapidly changing market

May 17,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

China’s office supplies sector is changing rapidly in response to market opening and a modernizing domestic office environment. As Economic Information Daily reports, the domestic market is already worth US$12.9 billion, and growing at more than 20% a year it represents an opportunity too lucrative to be ignored.

The China Perspective for May 16

May 16,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Unicom denies CDMA network sale rumors

Software tester shortage to worsen

State Grid wins insurance approval

Gome to Focus on Branding, Corporate Restructuring

March 30,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

China’s largest chain store, Gome Electrical Appliances Group, will concentrate on rebuilding its brand image and changing its franchising model this year with an eye to expansion, company president Chen Xiao told Chinese language Economic Information Daily.

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	ZTE handset sales to grow 60% in 2008 February 14,2008 By STAFF EDITOR Building up, bedding in November 06,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels China Executive Vice-president Andy Flaig talks to The China Perspective about China’s sizzling hotel scene Youth are China’s key market, research center says September 14,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Hidden bottlenecks threaten auto exports to Russia July 05,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Chinese auto exports to Russia are booming, albeit from a low base. But as Economic Information Daily reports, export bottlenecks are hiding behind the impressive headline numbers. Chinese automakers must move quickly or risk missing the golden opportunity. Construction firm buy-outs linked to developer tax dodge July 03,2007 By AMY CHEUNG A recent spate of construction firm buy-outs by developers has been linked to efforts to escape new land appreciation taxes. China Business News is unsure of how much developers are likely to save, but predicts tax authorities will rapidly close the loophole if gains are too significant. The battle for China’s post June 11,2007 By AMY CHEUNG The reform of China’s postal system began this year with the separation of the state carrier into a regulatory and business function. As China Economic Weekly reports, a proposed new postal law needs to be finalized if domestic providers can hope to compete with foreign entrants. Fast fashion competes with mainland brands for middle class wallets May 31,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Shanghai’s growing shopping queues have been attributed by commercial specialists to new retail models or new items. The fashion craze in China’s most westernized city is being led by “fast fashion” brands targeting middle class consumers. H&M, ZARA and C&A will soon be followed by NEXT and TOP SHOP. China Business News asks whether this trend will marginalize Chinese brands? Office supplies: Competing in a rapidly changing market May 17,2007 By AMY CHEUNG China’s office supplies sector is changing rapidly in response to market opening and a modernizing domestic office environment. As Economic Information Daily reports, the domestic market is already worth US$12.9 billion, and growing at more than 20% a year it represents an opportunity too lucrative to be ignored. The China Perspective for May 16 May 16,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Unicom denies CDMA network sale rumors Software tester shortage to worsen State Grid wins insurance approval Gome to Focus on Branding, Corporate Restructuring March 30,2007 By AMY CHEUNG China’s largest chain store, Gome Electrical Appliances Group, will concentrate on rebuilding its brand image and changing its franchising model this year with an eye to expansion, company president Chen Xiao told Chinese language Economic Information Daily. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8	Today’s Daily Briefs E-Mail Sign up for a roundup of the day’s top stories, sent every day. MOST POPULAR Jiangxi Copper 1H net profit up 35% Merger of Yunnan cigarette makers rumored China’s cartoon industry to make up 1% of GDP: Morgan Stanley Shenzhen Coship Electronics takes full control of software subsidiary Changshu opens China’s largest kids' ware center Shanghai to host 3rd environment expo in September Shandong's Rizhao Port to upgrade handling capacity Battery vehicle plant launched in Tianjin Private sector makes inroads into Chinese shipbuilding industry Electric device maker spins off property business Go to Complete List >

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