Full Contents - October 2003

Majors set for domination
Market research in China has become a Yn1.7bn-a-year business, but consolidation over the coming years now looks inevitable in this highly fragmented industry.
Collective shrinkage
The dramatic shrinkage of employment in China's collective sector illustrates the country's rapid economic transformation and the ability of its workforce to adapt to structural change without social upheaval.
Sea change for yards
China has grown to become the world's third largest shipbuilding nation and its major yards are improving their capabilities in building various types of vessels, including some large and more advanced ships.
The sky is the limit
With the end of Sars, many foreign airlines have reinstated their old schedules to China and introduced new flights, while the big domestic carriers have also begun to add new routes and frequencies.
The minds of men
Marketers have the opportunity to tap into the burdens of Chinese men, who are weighed down with anxiety and the fear of losing control.

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