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Course summary Chinese companies:
China: Haier is the world's 4th largest white goods manufacturer and one of China's Top 100 Information technology (IT) Companies. Chongqing Lifan industry.
CHINT is currently the leading player in the Low-voltage electrical
and Power Transmission and Distribution industries in China. Its sales turnover
was 2 Billion US dollars by the end of year 2006. In the year of 2006, CHINT
ranked 15th in the list of top 100 Companies released by Forbes, which were
appraised from all private companies (both listed as public and not) in China.
Nine Dragons Paper. Established in 1995, Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings)
Limited ("ND Paper" or the "Company") (Stock Code: 2689) is the largest producer
of containerboard products in China and one of the largest in the world in terms
of capacity. ND Paper and its subsidiaries (the "Group") primarily produce
linerboard, including kraft liner board, test liner board and white top linerboard, high performance corrugating medium and coated duplex board.
Example of the course Chinese companies:
Shanghai Silk Group Co., Ltd. is the biggest garment
export enterprise
in China, having very important position in the field of garments export.
Company has accumulated 20 billion US dollars for export and ranked first in
Shanghai for 12 years. Company’s business has covered more than 80 countries and
regions, and established long-term and stable trade relations with more than one
thousand customers around the world. Company enjoys high reputation in the
International market.
China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited's principal operating subsidiary –
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Milk industry (Group) Co., Ltd. (Mengniu Group), was
founded in 1999. In a short period of time, it has grown into one of the leading
dairy companies in China. Today, Mengniu Group produces, markets and distributes
dairy products throughout China (including Hong Kong and Macau). The company's
diverse product line includes liquid milk products (comprising UHT milk, yogurt
and milk beverages), ice cream and other dairy products (such as milk powder and
milk tablets).
Chongqing Lifan industry (Group) Co., Ltd was founded in 1992. It is
one of the biggest private-owned enterprises in China. After 15 years' efforts, Lifan Group has rapidly grown up and developed to be a large-scaled private
enterprise centering on the technology development, manufacture and sales of vehicle & motorcycle, which also
invested in financial sector.
Hanghzou Wahaha Group Co, Ltd, the leading beverage producer in China, has totally 36 subsidiary companies covering 16 provinces or cities. It has
around 10 thousand employees, with a total assets fo ￥4.4 billion. The modern
plants of the Group have an occupation of land of more than 1800 Mu, with 500
thousand building area. It has over 60 world-class automatic production lines, whose value is over $ 300 million, thus it forms the production capacity of 2.5
million tons per year with the accessory canning, bottling and capping lines.
Case studies in learning unit:
Doing Business in
Guangzhou
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. ("GAC") is integrally converted
into a joint stock company from the former limited liability company on June
28th, 2005. In 2008, GAG ranked 40th in “China Top 500 Enterprises”. Currently,
the Group has a total market share of 3.37% in the automotive market in terms of
sales volume.
ZTE Corporation is a publicly-listed global provider of
telecommunications equipment and network solutions operating in more than 140
countries. ZTE was the only Chinese IT and telecoms manufacturer listed in
Business Week 2005's Information Technology 100 and was also included in
Business Week’s 2006 ranking of
China's Top 20 Brands. The company has 15 global R&D centers located in the
United States, France,
Sweden, India and China.
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT)
solutions provider. Their products and solutions have been deployed in over 140
countries, serving more than one third of the world’s population. Huawei Holding
is solely owned by employees of the Company, without any third parties,
including the government bodies, holding any of its shares.
Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited is principally engaged in
the manufacturing and sales of Chinese patent medicine and western
pharmaceutical products including the research, development, manufacturing,
sales, export and import of Chinese medicine, western
pharmaceutical products, medical apparatus and hygienic materials.
Galanz Group is a world-class enterprise with the target of building
“a centennial enterprise and global brand” and has globally leading R&D centers
of microwave oven, air conditioners and household appliances in Shunde and
Zhongshan, Guangdong. It has 13 subsidiaries in headquarter, 52 sales offices
across the country and branches in Honk Kong,
Seoul (Korea) and
North America. Today is the
major producer of air conditioners in the world. Her products are hot
sales in about 200 countries and regions, the annual sale volume reaches 13
billions RMB and the profit of foreign exchange is 700
million USD.
Case studies in learning unit:
Doing Business in
Shanghai
As one of the top 3 automotive corporations in China, Shanghai Automotive
Industry Corporation (Group) (“SAIC” for short) is mainly engaged in
manufacturing, sales, research and development, and investment in passenger
cars, commercial vehicles and components, as well as related services trade and
financial business.
In 2009, the company also entered the Fortune Global 500 list for its
consolidated revenue of $24.88 billion (2008), ranking 359. SAIC holds 10%
equity shares of GM Daewoo; it has set up branches in the US, Europe,
Hong Kong,
Japan and
Korea. In 2009, SAIC’s
self-owned brand rapidly promoted sales volume and achieved total of 90,000
units, a year-on-year increase of 154.4%. SAIC culture, as a Group
culture incorporating multiple cultures
and connotations, is bound to meet with collision and friction between
different cultures.
SIEMENS IN SHANGHAI. Over the next two years, Siemens will invest
approximately 70 million euros in building a center for regional headquarters in
Shanghai. The center will be called Siemens Center Shanghai (SCS) and serve the
eastern region of China. TIn fiscal 2009, sales to Chinese customers amounted to
more than EUR5.2 billion. New orders totaled more than EUR5.5 billion. Siemens
currently has more than 43,000 employees in China.
The cooperation between Siemens and China started as far back as 1872. The
first Siemens order from China was the delivery of pointer telegraphs, marking
the start of modern telecommunication development in China. The rapid expansion
of business relations with China prompted Siemens to establish its first
permanent office in China, in the city of Shanghai, in 1904. This was a major
milestone of the company's engagement in China and marked the start of Siemens'
journey to become the well-liked and respected corporate citizen in China it is
today. After decades of successful cooperation, Siemens founded Siemens Ltd. in
1994. With some 13,000 employees, Siemens Shanghai is the largest location
outside Germany.
Wal-Mart came to China in 1996. The first Supercenter and SAM'S CLUB
were opened in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. Today, there are 101 units in 53
cities, including 96 Supercenters, 3 SAM’S CLUBs and 2 Neighborhood Markets.
Across China Wal-Mart employs over 40,000 associates.
Wal-Mart firmly believes in local procurement. They recognize that by purchasing
quality products, they can generate more job opportunities, support local
manufacturing and boost economic development. Over 95% of the merchandise in
their stores in China is sourced locally.
Case studies in learning unit:
Doing Business in
Beijing
Lenovo is a 21 billion USD personal technology company serving
customers in more than 160 countries, and the world’s fourth-largest PC vendor.
Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing
Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable,
high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services. Lenovo
has continued to outperform the worldwide PC market for the past eight
consecutive quarters, through solid execution of the successful “Protect and
Attack” strategy.
Founder Group was invested and created by Peking University in 1986.
Over the past 20-odd years, Founder has adhered to sustainable technical
innovations and assumed an important position in the development process of
China's IT industry. The total sales revenue of the Group reached 6.5 billion
U.S. dollars in 2008. Founder has maintained the second place in PC
manufacturing for 7 consecutive years, constituting the manufacturing
foundation for the development and massive application of China's IT industry.
Aluminum Corporation of China (CHINALCO), is the world’s second
largest alumina producer and the third largest primary aluminum producer. Based
in China and oriented towards a global presence, it aggressively integrates its
domestic resources while accelerating expansion of its
international businesses and a vast product
portfolio.
As one of the key state-owned enterprises under the supervision of
SASAC (State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State
Council), Sinochem Group has been named to “Fortune Global 500” for 21
times, ranking the 168th in 2011. Sinochem is China’s biggest integrated
agricultural company.
Case studies in learning unit: The
Greater Pearl River Delta (GPRD)
Established in 1981, TCL Corporation employs more than 50,000 people
in over 80 operations, including 18 R&D centers, 20 manufacturing bases, and
more than 40 sales offices around the world. TCL is one of the world's
leading producers of flat panel TVs, DVD players, air conditioners, and GSM,
CDMA mobile phones. TCL has entered a new stage of development after its
historical transformation from a local Chinese company to a multinational.
Midea Group has developed into a leading manufacturer and exporter in
China, covering a comprehensive line of heating and air-conditioning
systems, home appliances, lighting, motors, compressors and other industrial
components. Midea is the second largest supplier and the No. 1 exporter
of air-conditioners in China.
Hisense Kelon Electrical Holdings Company Ltd. is currently one of the
largest manufacturers of household electrical appliances manufacturing
enterprises in the People’s Republic of China. Their “Kelon” and “Ranchmen”
brand names are appraised as
“The Chinese Well-known marks”.
Case studies in learning unit:
China: Marine transport and ports
COSCO. Founded on April 27, 1961 as the pioneer of international
shipping carrier in China, together with the reconstruction of national
transportation resources on February 16, 1993, China Ocean Shipping (Group)
Company (COSCO) has grown into a $17 billion corporation by clearly focusing on
the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. It is an international giant, specializing in shipping and modern logistics, serving as a shipping agency and
providing with services in freight forwarding, shipbuilding, ship repairing, terminal operation, trade, financing, real estate and Information technology (IT) industry as well with
an aim at taking one of the leading roles in these areas.
China Shipping Container Lines Company Limited (CSCL) is the fastest
growing and world leading major container shipping company with its headquarters
in China. It is principally engaged in the operation and management of international as well as domestic trade lanes.
Sinotrans Ltd operates logistics as major
business, with an integration of ocean transportation, land transport, airfreight, warehousing and terminals, express services, shipping agency and
freight forwarding. In 2003 and 2004, Sinotrans consecutively held number one in
the China’s top 100 International Forwarders, and in 2003 won the Best Asia IPO
prize.
EENI In Chinese: 硕士:
国际商务，全球营销 和 外贸
Chinese, companies, ZTE, CHINT, HAIER, LIFAN, NINE DRAGON, Hangzhou, Galanz, China, Haier, manufacturer, Master, international business
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