Archive for the ‘Business in China’ Category

Confucius Gives Business Advice

Confucius can always be counted on to impart wisdom.
Here is some of his business advice.
To Nabisco – Don’t advertise -
He who eats crackers in bed get crummy sleep.
To VIP wedding service R…

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Posted by Bill Belew on November 17th, 2006 in Business in China, China, chinese | No Comments

Internet Blamed for 80% of Chinese University Dropouts

An elementary school in China has created a blog site for its students.
"I’m sorry I cut your hair," writes one second grader.
Another says, "Why didn’t my teacher pick up t…

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Posted by Bill Belew on November 16th, 2006 in Business in China, China, chinese | No Comments

KFC Franchise For Sale $250K – in China

Kentucky Fried Chicken opend 40 outlets in China this year bringing its total to more than 1,700 nationwide.
The goal according to Yum Brands Inc. (What a name!) is to open 400 outlets each year.
The…

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Posted by Bill Belew on November 16th, 2006 in Business in China, China, chinese | No Comments

Fox Signs Exclusive Agreement with Zoke Culture Group

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has signed an agreement with Zoke Culture Group, China’s largest video distributor.
Fox will release some 100 movies from its library next year to China …

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Posted by Bill Belew on November 15th, 2006 in Business in China, China, China Business, chinese | No Comments

China’s Savings Drop For First Time in 5 Years

China’s household savings saw their first drop in more than five years.
Personal deposits fell by 7.6 billion yuan ($965 million) down to only 15.7 trillion yuan ($2 trillion).
Despite the fall…

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Posted by Bill Belew on November 15th, 2006 in Business in China, China, China Business, chinese | No Comments

China’s New Housing Prices Climb 6.6%

The price of new houses in China in 70 major cities rose on average 6.6% in October over last year.
Beijing houses saw the greatest increase in costs, up 10.7% in one month!
Xiamen – 10.5%, Shen…

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Posted by Bill Belew on November 14th, 2006 in Business in China, China, chinese | No Comments

Michael Chang Sportscasts Masters Cup in Shanghai

Where do old sportsmen and sportswomen go? When they can…into the broadcast booth. They want to stay close to the sport and continue to make a living at it.
Where do old Chinese American tennis …

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Posted by Bill Belew on November 14th, 2006 in Business in China, China, Chinese-Americans, chinese | No Comments

The Chinese Will Eat Anything – Not Anymore

I always get in trouble for saying that the Chinese will eat anything. No matter, I admire them for it. I have always been a picky eater and often have found myself not able to enjoy a meal with frien…

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Posted by Bill Belew on November 14th, 2006 in Business in China, China, chinese | No Comments

Hong Kong Publisher Apologizes for Indecent Photos of Gillian Chung

Hong Kong Publisher Apologizes for Indecent Photos of Gillian Chung

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Posted by Bill Belew on November 14th, 2006 in Business in China, China, chinese | No Comments

Dead Nude Artist Gets Her Due

So, why do artists have to die before they get recognized?
I have a son who aspires to be an artist, I hope he doesn’t have to die off before someone recognizes his talent.
Chinese artist, Pan Y…

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Posted by Bill Belew on November 13th, 2006 in Business in China, China, chinese | No Comments