October car sales came in below industry expectations for the fourth consecutive month, falling 10.2% from September and 8.3% from the previous year. The data is significant as a sign of reduced consumer spending.
Business
South Korea’s surge
Hyundai and Samsung are leading manufacturing involvement in Brazil, spurred on partly by China's increased interest
27 October 2011
From airlines to utilities, growing Chinese links
Our survey of large Brazilian companies highlighted deeper, more complex relationships with China
29 September 2011
Chinese cars in Brazil: a strong start
JAC, Chery and others have rapidly carved out a niche in the market. Now they must contend with increased protectionism.
29 September 2011
Brazil-China: the consumer experiment
How Chinese manufacturers are building brands and factories in Brazil
29 September 2011
Machinery: Sany, XCMG and LiuGong lead the way
Chinese-made machines are increasingly part of Brazil's landscape.
29 September 2011
Air conditioning: Midea becomes market leader
China now has two of the leading companies in Brazil’s air conditioning market: Gree Electrical Appliances and Midea.
29 September 2011
Oil: China gradually extends horizons
Sinopec has led the way, now smaller players want to follow.
29 September 2011
Soyabeans: demand, land and infrastructure
Research by China Confidential shows that Chinese prices point to strong soyabean demand.
29 September 2011
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