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China’s Ports to Play Fair.. with Each Other
In any developing economy, there is a feeling that one must take advantage of any opportunity. for China’s part money has flowed into nearly ever sector of the economy from domestic and foreign investors.. From a manufacturing perspective, the same mentality also exists. Manufacturers will cut to the bone to get business, and there are [...]
Inflation Nation
It seems a long time ago that China’s inflation got out of control in 1994, and had to be stamped out by then Premier Zhu Rongji. While it is not that bad this time, it is clear that inflationary pressures have become a big issue for the economy. The Chicago Tribune reports: “The highest inflation [...]
Christmas Logistics, Panda Punching USCC Report, Arbitrage Banking, & the Benefits of Trade
Everybody is happy in Christmas days except logistics guy in the retail Let the games begin. the 2007 Christmas shopping season in the U.S. has officially started, and if there is something I have learned this year through the product recalls it is that the average consumer is completely disconnected from just what is behind [...]
Dredgers Used Early on Yangtze as Silt Problem Worsens
Following up on yesterday’s post and two of the posts I wrote a few months back on the issues that face shippers on the Yangtze, low bridges and silt, comes the Xinhua article Dredgers used early on Yangtze as silt problem worsens With such an important role in the development of inner China, the Yangtze [...]
Wal Mart is Scared, Danone Sells Out, There is a Big Meeting in Beijing, Global Business Dynamics
Danone Sells Stake of Shanghai Bright While still in the middle of perhaps China’s talked about implosion, Danone has exited from its stake in Shanghai Bright. Much like the Wahaha investment, Danone had a position in Bright’s largest competitor Inner Mongolia based Mengniu. You can read the full details IHT and the Dairy Reporter article. [...]
U.S. Republicans Reject Free Trade — China Takes a Hit
Over the last few years, the American ardor for China has cooled. Even I need a sweater. In speaking with Americans, the topic often turns to China. My partner in conversation, whoever it may be — home improvement contractor, local attorney, bank teller, teacher — is now, as a rule, adamant that China is not [...]
Registration and Enforcement of IP Rights in Korea: A Brief Introduction (Part 4)
[Editor's Note: We present our fourth and final installment of our review of the Korean intellectual property system. Prior installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. Once again, let me thank Drambuieman, the author, whose bio you may read in Part 1 of the series.] Common Scams Speaking of cyber-squatters, I thought it might be [...]
Wal Mart is Scared, Danone Sells Out, There is a Big Meeting in Beijing, Global Business Dynamics
Danone Sells Stake of Shanghai Bright While still in the middle of perhaps China’s talked about implosion, Danone has exited from its stake in Shanghai Bright. Much like the Wahaha investment, Danone had a position in Bright’s largest competitor Inner Mongolia based Mengniu. You can read the full details IHT and the Dairy Reporter article. [...]
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