By Anthony James, Staff Writer
Mike Daisey doesn’t claim to be an expert on China. The writer and actor has stated publicly that he doesn’t have extensive knowledge of Chinese customs or culture. But Mike is a Mac Head, a self-proclaimed aficionado of Apple products. In his one man show: The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, Mike recalls his trip to China, visiting the factories that make his beloved gadgets, and recounting the first hand accounts of poor labor practices.
Minnesota exports, including agricultural, mining and manufactured products, grew to US$5.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2011, a fourth-quarter record that was 1.4 percent higher than the same quarter a year ago. The national export growth rate was close to 11 percent. Six states experienced decreased exports during this period, ranging from slight (less than 1 percent) to significant (22 percent) declines.
For the manufacturing sector alone, Minnesota exports were up almost 3 percent to US$4.7 billion between the fourth quarters of 2010 and 2011, while U.S. manufactured exports increased about 12 percent.
Note: Reports based on 2011 data cover export data based on the Harmonized System, which covers manufactured and non-manufactured exports, such as agriculture and mining, but not services.
What Has Changed in China and the World?
By Yao Ling
On accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), China promised further economic reform and opening-up, establishing a trade policy system in line with international rules and advancing the healthy development of its national economy and foreign trade. In the 10 years since then China has honored those promises and seen momentous change.
Newswise — Dr. Jim Simpson and Dr. Yeqing Bao, marketing professors at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, are compiling research that could serve as a road map for how developing countries like China can most effectively market their products in developed markets such as the United States.
Minnesota exports, including agricultural, mining and manufactured products, grew almost 4 percent to US$5.1 billion in the third quarter of 2011. The national export growth rate was almost 18 percent. Vermont (down 8 percent) and Connecticut (down 7 percent) were the only states with decreased exports during this period.
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