China has risen to become the world's second-largest consumer of luxury goods -- and you better believe that international luxury companies are sitting up and taking notice. In fact, Chinese consumers are learning how to spend money -- and now that they've had a taste of the good life, there's no turning back. So our portfolio continues to focus on the rise in consumer spending in China -- not just by the ultra-wealthy, but also by the increasingly well-off Chinese middle class. more...
Revisiting Rare Earth Metals in ChinaThere is vast opportunity in rare earth metals in China. In fact, rare earths are key components of many of today's most popular gadgets -- from iPhones to hybrid cars.
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Emerging Markets Surpass U.S. in Consumer SpendingEmerging markets have led the world out of the global recession -- and Asian economies that are more closely linked to China, such as Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore, have been growing the fastest.
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Challenges with China's Wind EnergyIn recent years, China has grown to become a powerhouse in the wind power industry, with more than 70 wind turbine manufacturers in the country. And green investing is an important investment theme for investors.
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Asian Nations Continue to Lead Global RecoveryAsian economies, led by China, are posting strong economic numbers and continue to pave the way forward for the global recovery. In fact, policy makers in China, India and Vietnam are slightly tightening monetary policy amid signs of accelerating growth.
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Recovery in World Trade as China Surpasses Germany in ExportsGlobal trade volumes contracted by an estimated 13% in 2009 -- the first contraction since 1982. But recent export and import statistics for the United States and China are fresh signs that world trade is beginning to recover from the global financial crisis.
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China Gains Against India for Top Gold MarketChina is fast emerging as an enormous market for gold, posting 9% increase in demand for the precious metal last year, while demand in India fell. However, India posted strong growth in the fourth quarter of 2009 with a 17% pick-up in demand.
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China and India: Tension and TradeOver the past decade, China and India have risen to become the world's fastest-growing major economies. And despite sharing a history of sometimes-tense relations, the two nations have lately seen a nice pop in bilateral trade.
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Indonesia Aims to Put Another I in BRICLately, Indonesia has become a new focus for global funds, which have been drawn in to the country due to its improving stability and impressive recovery. Emerging as the third fastest-growing member of the G20 in 2009, Indonesia has been a strong performer out of the global slowdown.
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Signs of Chinese Affluence in New Year CelebrationsThe oldest and most important traditional holiday in China is the Chinese New Year -- and the celebration is fast approaching. And traditionally, families in China hold a large family reunion at home. But this year, many Chinese families are dining out instead, with many popular restaurants already fully booked, even though the festival is still weeks away. The growing middle class in China is providing some amazing investment opportunities! more... |
Censorship Issues as China Bans "Avatar"The headlines involving Google and China caused quite a stir in the past couple weeks, and truly brought the censorship issue to the forefront. In fact, recently another headline along these lines hit the front pages, this time with respect to the blockbuster hit film 'Avatar.' So I'll discuss what these issues mean for China investors -- and how you can actually use the lengths Chinese officials will go to ensure the success of their homegrown industries to profit. more... |
"Socialist" China is More Investor Friendly than the U.S.Despite the great strides that China has undertaken to become an economic superpower, there are some investors who remain unsure if China is the 'real deal' because of the country's history of socialism and authoritarian government. However, the Chinese system known as 'socialism with Chinese characteristics' has become more capitalistic than almost all other major economies. With no capital gains tax, property tax or tax on real estate investment gains, China is actually more investor and capital friendly than the U.S. more... |
The 60th Anniversary of the People's Republic of ChinaFestivities for China's National Day were kicked off with a bang -- the Chinese government went all out to make this year's celebration of the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China the biggest and best ever seen in China. And they received overwhelming support, with over one million volunteering to help out with security and the parade. The Chinese have a lot to celebrate -- both their hard-won peace from civil war 60 years ago, as well as the modernization of China today. more... |
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