Growing numbers of migrant laborers point up chaos in China's economy

Article Abstract:

The relaxation of state controls has given China's population the privilege of free movement. However, this freedom is rapidly becoming a problem for the government as millions of peasants migrate from the countryside and converge on urban areas in search of their fortunes. These migrant laborers serve as a cheap labor pool for China's nascent industries but the vast majority, unskilled and possessing little savings, arrive in the cities with no ready jobs and very little hope of finding employment. Some analysts believe these migrant laborers could eventually become a destabilizing factor in China's social order.

Social aspects, Rural-urban migration, Rural urban migration

---

Hong Kong 7-Elevens go on-line to reduce stock

Article Abstract:

Hong Kong Convenience Store Ltd. has introduced a new $6.5 million electronic inventory management system that connects its 323 7-Eleven stores in the colony. Through the system, Hong Kong Convenience Store can monitor the product flow and analyze consumer trends. Moreover, each 7-Eleven store manager can determine current inventory levels and quickly make new orders through the Ing. C. Olivetti e Compagnia S.p.A.-supplied system. Hong Kong Convenience Store's other major suppliers such as Coca-Cola Co. and San Miguel Corp. also intend to link their planned system's to the former's inventory control system.

Convenience Stores, Grocery stores, Technology application, Inventory control, Hong Kong Convenience Store Ltd.

---

IBM expects to displace its U.S. rivals at top of China's growing PC market

Article Abstract:

IBM Corp. has overtaken its rivals, Compaq Computer Corp. and AST Research Inc., as the largest selling computer manufacturer in China in 1995. The company sold about 37,937 units of personal computers during the 4th qtr. of 1995, compared to only 33,975 and 32,650 for Compaq and AST Research, respectively. IBM's sales success is due mainly to its extensive sales networking campaign which has help boost its sales distributors from 7 in 1994 to 20 in 1995.

Electronic computers, Microcomputers, Computer industry, Compaq Computer Corp., CPQ, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Market share, AST Research Inc., ASTA

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: China's quest for overseas oil. Christianity comes to China's cities
• Abstracts: Sic transit gloria. Chaos in Caracas. Debit Lyonnais, again
• Abstracts: Taxing times: America's Congress should abandon immediate plans for tax cuts in favour of longer-term tax reform
• Abstracts: Vladivostok man. Some old peculiar practices in the City of London. Back to safety: the world economy may be bubbling, but bruised investment managers are starting 1995 in a cautious frame of mind
• Abstracts: Kobe quake takes toll on Osaka as business slows. Economic upswing may be bad news for bonds in Japan. Technology sector appeals to Japan fund managers

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.