Low-Cost Manufacturing in China: 4Q07 Update

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• In This Update
• Events and Trends
  • This Quarter' s Summary Commentary
  • Economic, National, and Political
    • Encouraging Foreign Investment in China Takes a Step Forward
    • U.S. Protectionism or a Valid Level of Caution?
    • China' s Economy Continues Its Growth But There Are Growing Signs of Inflation
    • Table: Financial Statistics for China
    • China Begins Incorporating Environmental Considerations into Managing the Economy
      • Intellectual Property Protection
    • Supplier Relationship Building and Maturity
      • Quality Controls Need More Attention, But Rising Labor Costs, New Labor Laws, and the Environment Add to the Pressures
      • State Intervention in Some Industry Segments Emphasizes Risks Faced by Smaller Suppliers without State Backing
    • Logistics and Transportation
      • DHL, FedEx, and UPS Continue to Invest in China, and Air Service Expands
    • Manufacturing and Supply Chain Infrastructure in China
• What to Watch
  • Manufacturing and Retail Investments
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  • Related Research