Don’t bet it all on China
By
Maria Korolov •
June 1, 2007 •
CabinetMaker and FDM •
1,803 words
What’s next for China? Best case, worse case and status quo scenarios are almost equally plausible. Here are eight questions about China’s future.
1. Is China’s growth sustainable?
When China embarked on its economic liberalization, it was, effectively, a Third
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China targets its domestic markets
By
Maria Korolov and
Frances Wang •
April 1, 2007 •
CabinetMaker and FDM •
1,563 words
Exports continue to rise, but China’s largest upholstery manufacturers also are concentrating on booming business at home.
This sofa sleeper from Yuexing Group combines comfort with a sleek contemporary style. The company is one of China’s best-known furniture manufacturers, but
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China’s cabinet industry maturing in 2006
By
Maria Korolov,
Linda Kiang, and
Travis Qian •
April 1, 2006 •
CabinetMaker and FDM •
1,472 words
The Chinese cabinet industry is expected to begin a round of consolidations as government policies and more discerning consumers will make it harder for smaller and more marginal players to remain in business.
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