Archive for November 6th, 2007
Porsche: Car Maker Sees Fast Growth In China
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007In July, I stopped by a Porsche dealership in Shanghai, and one of the sales people told me the company sold around 2,000 units in China last year. Today, I just ran across some comments made by the marketing chief at Porsche, and the company is estimating at least 3,500 units for China this year. […]
China’s Emergence Is Affecting Canada-US Trade
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007While the US remains Canada’s most significant trade partner, China’s emergence has led to a decline in trade between the two North American countries. Exports from Canada to the US declined to 79% from a peak of 87% in 2002. China’s voracious appetite for resources is one cause of the decline. A weaker US dollar […]
Blame Game: China Suggests That Mattel Is 85% At Fault
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007Chinese toy manufacturers are now looking to sue Mattel for damage done to the industry’s reputation. Should be loads of fun, but what struck me most was the perceived justification and emphasis on “percentages”:
Mattel recalled more than 21 million China-made toys from the market…but an investigation later showed 85% of the products were recalled because […]