China’s pottery industry is among the oldest in the world. However, in terms of operations and profitability, international ceramics manufacturing giants such asVilleroy& Boch of Germanyare highly respected. The company boasts a proud history of more than 250 years. We talked withCEOVendelin von Boch, the 8thgeneration successor to the leadership of the esteemed company, to learn about the key points in their development around the world and how factory automation may affect the company.
With 2005’s trade disputes with the US and EU settled, China’s 87thKnitwear Expo was held in Shanghai, with great success. Academic and business experts in the textile field are interviewed for their insights and predictions. Watch this full report for a complete look at the newly revitalized textile industry in China.
Just in time for the lunar New Year, tailors are experiencing a big demand for their services. Customers both home and abroad are turning to Chinese tailors for their bespoke services. During the 1990’s, Shanghai was a fashion center. Despite its ups and downs, the city still remains a popular place for quality tailoring. Watch the full story for a fascinating report.
28,000 textile supporters have submitted bids for marketing quotas. This is 20,000 more than last year. This year, new regulations match costs and capacities rather than export histories. This is a fairer way of awarding quotas. Prior regulations knocked out almost all small companies from submitting bids.
US and Chinese negotiators have finally mapped out a future for textile trade between the two countries through 2008. Our reporter Xu Xin includes responses from textile manufacturers in China and academic experts in her update on this important industry.
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