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China moves into high-value and high-tech exports
China´s export growth isn´t just based on manufacturing cheap goods.
Airbus´s A-320 soaring on Chinese wings
The skill and precision required in aircraft manufacturing is tremendous, not just to get a plane off the ground, but to complete its flight safely.
China builds world-leading carrier
The first China-made liquefied natural gas carrier is about to be completed in Shanghai. That makes China one of the few countries in the world able to build this kind of ship.
Government carries out stronger product quality supervision
To ensure Chinese products are safe for consumers in China and around the world, the central and local governments are stepping up efforts in quality supervision and inspection.
Soton: from "ant merchant" to world-class manufacturer
In the southeastern city of Yiwu, thousands of businesses are producing small items like chopsticks, socks, and zippers, many of which are now world-class manufacturers.
Haier hammers out high quality
Household appliance maker Haier´s success dates back to 1985, when manager Zhang Ruimin and his employees hammered 76 substandard refrigerators into pieces.
Chinese food suppliers meet world demand
Chinese suppliers have played an important role in the localization and success of international fast food franchises like McDonald´s and Yum.
Wal-mart: Chinese food is safe
As front-line buyers and sellers, Wal-mart has very stringent requirements for their suppliers. But is Wal-mart satisfied with its Chinese food suppliers?
Wenzhou lighters light up European Market
Wenzhou is China´s biggest production center for exporting cigarette lighters. But in 2001, the NO.1 customer proposed new standards, seriously damaging the industry in Wenzhou.
More attention on toy safety
Eighty percent of the world´s toys are manufactured in China. But defects found in a number of products are putting pressure on the industry.
