China is slowly becoming the attraction for industrial conglomerates in terms of consumption. Although the per capita consumption is still low as compared to Europe and the US but out of 1.6 Billion people, a fraction counts for millions. The latest of the news is related to the automotive industry in mainland China, where the […]
Mar 6 2012 | Posted in
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The Chinese auto-market, as compared to other parts of the world, has more potential of growth, thanks to the European debt crisis that has affected its automotive market among other issues. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers forecasts sales in the country to increase 9.5% in 2012, but that’s optimistic. “The best scenario is for annual […]
Mar 6 2012 | Posted in
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More importantly, the Ministry’s list is just another effort to undermine foreign brands. Late last December, Beijing announced a cut back in approvals for foreign companies to build plants, and we can be sure there will be unfairly means to ensure sales growth of local manufacturers. In more candid moments, foreign car executives say they […]
Mar 6 2012 | Posted in
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(Reuters) – Yang Long-san, Apple’s nemesis in a battle over the iPad trademark in China, once strutted the expo halls with dreams of market dominance. His company, Proview, may now be in ruins and his most valuable asset a disputed trademark, but those dreams remain intact. "My biggest wish is to resolve all these frustrating problems […]
Feb 27 2012 | Posted in
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(Reuters) – Proview Electronics, the firm trying to stop Apple Inc from using the iPad name in China, has a plausible claim over the unusual methods Apple used to conceal its identity when attempting to acquire Proview’s trademarks, according to several legal experts. But Apple also has some strong defenses against a lawsuit Proview filed last […]
Feb 25 2012 | Posted in
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China dominates diving events at the 2012 FINA Visa Diving World Cup The Chinese divers have continued their supremacy on the third day of the continued 18th Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA) Visa Diving World Cup, taking place in Aquatics Centre, Olympic Park in London. The FINA Diving World Cup is of utmost importance […]
Feb 24 2012 | Posted in
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Embattled Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that martyrdom was achieved by only a fortunate few, “I do not know whether we will embrace martyrdom or emerge as a ghazi (victor)”. While speaking to the media in Pir Jo Goth, the premier refused to give any statement regarding the contempt charges framed against […]
(Reuters) – Apple Inc’s share of China’s booming smartphone market slipped for a second straight quarter in October-December, as it lost ground to cheaper local brands and as some shoppers held off until after the iPhone 4S launch last month. China, the world’s largest mobile phone market, has not been easy for Apple, which is […]
Feb 19 2012 | Posted in
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USA to expand Eco-Partnership Program with China On the occasion of the visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, the United States and China have expanded the U.S.-China EcoPartnerships program with the admission of two more EcoPartnerships this week, bringing the total number of EcoPartnerships to 15. The EcoPartnerships program is aimed at developing new […]
Feb 17 2012 | Posted in
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The scene is well known throughout the world that there can be a long line of eager consumers able to wait hours, regardless of the weather, to claim the ultimate technological gadget. There are employees, identifiable by their blue jackets, trying to restore order. And, of course, everything revolves around a technology company that is […]
Feb 14 2012 | Posted in
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With a 1.4 GHz processor dual-core processor, with an update coming soon to quad-core, and the ability to surf the web with speeds up to 21.6 Mbps, the phone is a startling new innovation from the company. Consumers enjoy the 8 megapixel camera that is accompanied by an LED flash. The camera is an upgrade […]
Feb 14 2012 | Posted in
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However, MX certainly has its other major rival, the Mi-1, known in China by the name of its manufacturer, Xiaomi. The releases of both smartphones have coincided in China which may hinder MX’s success in the market. But both seek to expand their horizons beyond the borders of the Asian market. In fact, the latter […]
Feb 14 2012 | Posted in
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