Has Your China Manufacturer Been Seized Today?

A loyal reader just emailed me an Outside Blog post regarding a China government decision that will have immediate ramifications for certain ... , "China Seizes Control Of Tent Manufacturers For Quake Aid," and it is on how "the Chinese government ... is yet another contingency of which some manufacturers should be aware. Many countries have laws [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 22:13:48

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Chinese Auto Sales Fall - First Time in 3 Years

It will be interesting to see if this is the start of a trend or an Olympic-induced anomaly ... and multipurpose vehicles totaled 451,300, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said ... " that China is slowing severely. Maybe it is. Maybe it isn't. But it really doesn't matter - if enough [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 17:17:06

Ebay Fake Flash Sellers Alert India - A Mystery In New Delhi

Our story of counterfeit Kingston Flash USB drives begins in New Delhi, India ... DataTravelers ARE MANUFACTURED IN CHINA, so how is it that major relate outlets around the world ... at reasonable prices are being manufactured in China. This is the 21st century, the “made in China” [more...]

Date: 2009-01-25 04:47:56

Bloomberg: Chinese Auto Sales Fall for First Time in 3 Years (pfblogs.org)

It will be interesting to see if this is the start of a trend or an Olympic induced anomaly ... and multipurpose vehicles totaled 451,300, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said ... " that China is slowing severely. Maybe it is. Maybe it isn't. But it really doesn't matter - if enough hot [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 16:46:40

What Does "Buy American" Mean?

At the All Roads Lead to China Blog, Richard Brubaker writes: Before I pass final judgement though, ... you will find “Made in China” labels on many items, the reality is not as simple as advertised ... are American products manufactured in China, and sold in China, being fully considered by politicians [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:35:57

This July 4th: Only "Made in the U.S.A."

While the American flag has always been surrounded by its share of regulated stipulations ( ... , the vast majority of flags imported into the U.S. are made in China (see the Flag Manufacturers ... such as China... “Real patriotism also includes valuing the work of American workers,” Anzelc said. Another [more...]

Date: 2008-07-04 10:14:39

Yuans of Fun

U.S. Treasury Secretary-designate Timothy F. Geithner today said President Barack Obama believes China is “manipulating” its currency. Click for Geithner Remarks ‘May Reflect’ Policy Shift Click for Geithner Says China Manipulates Its Currency American manufacturers have long accused China of undervaluing the yuan, thus [more...]

Date: 2009-01-24 02:42:09

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Boosts Chance of Cardiac Death

by Pam McKee Clinical research from the Mayo Clinic shows that sleep apnea increases your risk of sudden death by heart attack ... associated with the lower quality manufacturers, in particular the ones from China. Before you waste ... recommend three manufacturers: ResMed, Fisher & Paykel, and Respironics. These brands are known [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 14:12:40

Cadbury Pulls China-Made Chocolates

Chocolates made in Cadbury PLC’s Beijing factory have become the latest casualty in China’s widening melamine tainted-milk food safety scandal ... manufactured in China.” Most of the recalled sweets are sold in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan ... had seemed to be in the clear. In its statement, Cadbury said all of its dairy suppliers [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 13:13:00

Investigating The True Story On Toxic Toys In America

January 18th, 2009 safbaby2 Posted in BPA-Free, News, PVC-free, Petition, Product Recalls, ... !Can you compare the toy manufacturers in China with those that we have here in the US?The #1 argument ... regarding China manufacturing plants having 2 different assembly lines for the same toy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 16:13:50

Macro Lessons for our Micro Worlds

This is no time for social Darwinism, no time for supporting “survival of the fittest” in any sense ... for such batteries come from?  Since the answer to that is: China; and since China is currently the foremost ... manufacturers, not cars as we knew them, with internal combustion engines, but cars as we need to come [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 12:00:26

China warns against textile quotas

Daily Times - Pakistan China warns against textile quotas as exports struggle * New Obama admin says China’s trade surplus is unacceptable and it ... manufacturers. Those schemes agreed with China lapsed at the end of 2008. And squeezed by the global economic ... wants Beijing to help balance flows BEIJING: China opposes any return to the quotas that [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 10:22:04

Why the Kogan Agora Android Cell Phone is a Major Breakthrough

Every once in a while you read an opinion piece that is so misguided that it begs for a response ... . Kogan is a small Australian electronics company that sources products from manufacturers in China, presumably from some of the same manufacturers that produce things for more famous brands. A browse [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 09:32:46

The Unions Expect Payback For Getting Obama Elected

See what $450 Million will get you? Labor’s No. 1 priority is a piece of legislation called the Employee Free Choice Act, ... , but want support on health care and trade issues that affect large manufacturers. Keep in mind that both GM and Ford have manufacturing plants in China, and I as I pointed out, China and other overseas [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 02:27:56

Chinese Automaker Chery Launches A3

Chery A3 Chery A3 There is a not-so-honorable tradition in China of blatantly copying the automotive designs of other manufacturers ... from China.  The arrival of the A3 hasn’t been without delaysthat were the result of Chery’ ...  is a first for a new car in China and was a prelude to other “firsts” including the first brand to offer [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 20:15:20

Best of the China Blogs: January 19

A daily look at what we’re reading. null – One consequence of China’s economic slowdown: ... . China Digital Times – As Chinese manufacturers push into electric cars, the auto market slowdown spurs ... Authorities take a tougher stance on foreigners working there illegally. China Law Blog – [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:48:08

Dealing With China Finally?

Dealing With China Finally? January 23rd, 2009 Timothy F ... from American manufacturers again. China is a bloated economical nightmare that our wealthy corporations ... using “all the diplomatic avenues” to change China’s currency practices. China’s control of the value [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 05:10:26

Chinas RD Efforts on Li-Ion Batteries for Transportation

China, already a global center for lithium-ion battery component production and battery manufacturing, ... in China published by Argonne earlier this year 1 , MGL ranks as China’s largest manufacturer [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 12:00:50

Good regulations gone wrong

By Libby  Mark at Publius Endures discovers a regulatory problem that he rightly notes should concern everyone, regardless of political ideology ... safety. Frankly I wouldn't put it past some of these manufacturers in China to find a way to slip ... are written, they put an undue burden on small manufacturers and actually encourage importation [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 15:06:35

India bans Chinese toys for six months

Its a definite sign of worsening times, but a measure that his highly advised against, especially during global economic downturns ... countries decided not to import toys manufactured in China anymore. Besides a lack of capital ... shores.While Indian importers will be hit, traders are more worried about China’s retaliation. China is India’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 01:54:34

Obama-China Ties Off To Shaky Start

Image: CBS/APFrom CBS News:Chinese Official Dismisses Geithner Remarks On Currency Manipulation, After Chinese TV Censors Inaugural Address.(CBS/AP) ... China is "manipulating" its currency, which American manufacturers say Beijing does to make its goods ... States than China. But ties between the two powers may be off to a rocky start just days into the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-25 04:00:00

An exercise in applied insanity

Some of us probably remember jeering at the greenie Germans who got the recycling bug and ended up renting huge warehouses to store all the unwanted ... was caused by "a sudden fall in demand for recycled materials, especially from China, as manufacturers ... of the so-called "recycled" material has been loaded on slow boats to China, where it has been [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 14:37:00

Gloom And Doom

“WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. firms are experiencing the worst business conditions in 27 years as the year-long recession worsens, ... War Two.”Well, Hey, I know how to fix that. First, let’s turn over ALL our manufacturing to China ... dollars to pay back the loans, finance a 7 year war, and bail out all our manufacturers who are going [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 18:50:19

Under Obama, US-China ties may face shaky start

Jan24Posted in Daily News, Mostpopular, Top Stories, U ... that Obama believes China is “manipulating” its currency, which American manufacturers say Beijing does ... to the United States than China. But ties between the two powers may be off to a rocky start just days [more...]

Date: 2009-01-24 16:11:34

Fix the FDA

There is no agency that has more effect on our day-to-day safety than the Food and Drug Administration ... for the last couple of years knows about the massive melamine tragedy unfolding in China, caused by unscrupulous manufacturers who deliberately spiked baby formula supplies with the chemical to boost [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 13:09:27

Stocks - What to Expect in 2009

We have talked here about the recent bankruptcy of Circuit City and faltering sales of other large retailers ... suppliers use outsourced manufacturing in China, many are based in the US and the failure ... that pain to their suppliers. Wal-Mart is widely panned by suppliers for walking their prices down until [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 15:42:46

Healthy Green Parenting on a Budget

Having a baby and raising a child can be an expensive prospect.  With the economy in a recession, many families are tightening their belts ... been found in infant formula manufactured not only in China, but also in the US.Invest in cloth diapers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:12:45

Sony Ericsson selects GlobalFun as official content acquisition partner

Karlskrona Sweden, – GlobalFun, a Publisher and Developer of premium mobile games has announced that GlobalFun will be one of two main official ... to end-users worldwide by being a preferred supplier to wireless carriers, hand-set manufacturers ... , Claro, Personal, China Mobile and many more are all part of GlobalFun’s global distribution network [more...]

Date: 2008-07-05 09:55:18

Still Stuck

Still no poop. We decided to go with another prune juice bolus. We’re desperate. So is Parker. It’s been a bit of a tense day here ... s surgeon. Have you heard of the CPSIA law that passed last year? “In 2007, large toy manufacturers who outsource their production to China and other developing countries violated the public’s trust [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:32:00

Obama Dolls, Mugs, Plates and Kitsch

We realize that the election of Barack Obama to the office of the President of the United States of America is indeed a big deal and we also look ... amounts of all kinds of Barack Obama trinkets - most of which seem to be made in China. obama ... more manufacturers and vendors to produce and offer for sale crap of a particularly tasteless quality [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:03:17

Why Are Bamboo Floor Coverings So Popular in Australia

by Buck Toobifor If you’re wondering about buying bamboo flooring, you should consider carefully ... quality manufacturers in China and similar locations has come onto the market. Often made using toxic ... for more than just a quality floor. Be sure to pick dealers and manufacturers who know about the stresses [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:01:32

Child Development US States Settle with Mattel

Beware - Insect Repellents Containing DEET can be Toxic Meredith Marshall of makeuwell.com ... . The settlement arrives several months after a year of recalls involving several China based manufacturers. Last year alone, Mattel was forced to recall more than 18 million toys made in China due [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:44:02

Collecting is a vice...

One of my favourite quotes is by A.E Houseman (1859-1936). He said:"Collecting is a vice which is sometimesfound in otherwise virtuous persons ... decorations, egg cups, honey pots, fabric, lace, ribbons, horses, china, kitchenalia, suitcases, cards ... the manufacturers use the same boring old designs (usually just showing the contents) year in & year [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:03:00

If you haven’t heard about this yet, please read up!

The government screwed up. The royally screwed up, by allowing unsafe toys from China and other toys to be imported and sold to Americans ... : In 2007, large toy manufacturers who outsource their production to China and other developing countries ... to have tested. Insanity? Why not ban toys made in china???? Here’s some more info: http [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 06:16:58

U.S. Attorney Martin Investigated by Ethics Watchdog for 2 Prosecutions

The U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating allegations of misconduct made by a company unsuccessfully ... ., was prosecuted for giving technical drawings for a Blackhawk helicopter part to manufacturers in China.… [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 15:36:06

"Axe, I am Sorry To Have to Call Upon You...This War Cannot Be Avoided"

http://www.handmadetoyalliance.orgHelp Save Handmade Toys in the USA from the CPSIA The issue: In 2007, large toy manufacturers who outsource their production to China and other developing countries ... will be fairly easy for large, multinational toy manufacturers to comply with. Large manufacturers who make [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 05:50:00

Reasons Why Australians Should Choose Bamboo Floor Coverings

by Buck Toobifor Not sure why you should buy bamboo flooring? ... bamboo flooring from some of the lower quality manufacturers in China has been hitting markets recently ... . You’ll also need to look for dealers and manufacturers who know about the needs of flooring [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:04:52

Make Your Australian House Shine With Bamboo Floor Coverings

by Buck Toobifor Not sure why you should buy bamboo flooring? ... by lower quality manufacturers in China and similar locations has come onto the market. Often made ... standards. However, a quality floor isn’t the only thing to look for. Choose manufacturers and dealers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:03:05

Chinese Americans debut at the International Motorcycle Show

When it comes to motorcycles, "Chinese" has pretty much become synonymous with "cheap" ... of manufacturers that are participating for the first time at this weekend's International Motorcycle Show ... 300 cc models he currently sells. "I manufacture in China." That's an important distinction, since [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 01:02:20

First Look: September 16, 2008

In entrepreneurship, skill matters—but so does the perception of skill, according to new research by Harvard Business School's Paul A ... to manufacturing problems in China and on improving morale at a law firm. — Working Papers Market [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 17:13:37

Hacha PC90 MP4 Player Impresses

MP4 Nation is all excited about HACHA’s 4-inch PC90 PMP. The screen is an explosive component with more than 45-degree viewing. The screen, after all, is one of the most important parts of a portable media player and so often neglected especially by manufacturers from China. It will be available in 8GB and 16GB. No price [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 21:13:10

Bamboo Flooring in Australia is taking off

by Buck Toobifor Why should you buy bamboo flooring? ... quality manufacturers in China and similar locations has come onto the market. Often made using toxic ... just a great floor. You’ll also need to look for dealers and manufacturers who know about the needs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 04:54:52

Solar Stocks Very Low Despite Obama Victory

Solar stocks must be sky high at the moment, right? Wrong ... monocrystaline solar cell manufacturer that distributes its product through China, South Korea, the United States ... in China. Stock prices reached $90 in January and are now below $8 a share. Yingli Solar (NASDAQ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 22:33:07

New data on China’s GDP and its total savings compared to the US

Two important sets of GDP data for China have been published recently ... manufacturing output, mobile phone usage, internet users etc. However, from the point of view of both ... . The first, which has received wide publicity, is that China's economy grew by 9.0 per cent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-25 19:45:21

GM in talks with China’s Zhongxing

General Motors may be looking to expand its links with even more international carmakers, with latest reports indicating the U.S. auto giant is talks with Chinese carmakers Hebei Zhongxing and First Automobiles Works (FAW) Group. Zhongxing is one of the biggest pickup truck manufacturers in China and FAW is a full-line [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 11:59:16

It's about @#!*&ng Time

FDA to detain some food shipments from China. WASHINGTON - Federal health officials on Thursday ordered dozens of imported foods from China held at ... manufacturers. The order, which covers products made with milk, is a precaution to keep out foods [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 17:54:21

Posts about Mobile Internet as of January 20, 2009

World’s latest visual computing technology showcased at “Visual Computing Seminar” hosted by NVIDIA, TIE and HYSEA - ayaanbayaan.com 01/20/2009 For the first time, India’s leading institutes, manufacturers, IT innovators ... ad impressions in China - gomonews.com 01/20/2009 Madhouse today announced that it served [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:49:48

Money

Good grief, I wish my retirement plan offered gold:Then, on Thursday, Obama's choice to lead the Treasury Department, Timothy Geithner, wrote that Obama believes China is "manipulating" its currency, which American manufacturers say Beijing does to make its goods cheaper for U.S. consumers and American products more expensive [more...]

Date: 2009-01-24 18:20:00

CES 2009: Hold On There, My Friends

Over the next week or so, we’ll be showing you the cool things we saw at the Consumer Electronics Show two weeks ago. ... manufacturers from China and Taiwan had an air of panic mixed with boredom. Every keynote mentioned the slower [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 17:23:18

Exports Account For One-Third of China’s Emissions

As Chinese manufacturers feed a growing global appetite for cheap goods, ... reveals. Exports are now responsible for one-third of China's emissions, according to a study ... systematic study of the subject to date. In 2005, the most recent year for which data are available, China [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 19:05:07

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