Top Innovative Companies in China

Top Innovative Companies in China 

China’s high tech industry is increasingly recognized as a very dynamic industry. More and more Chinese high tech companies are gaining ground on the international stage. “China has changed its strategy and is now ready to offer high value technological products. Today, Chinese do not only copy foreign high tech brands’ features. They innovate and assert their innovation.” explains Fil Control, a French industrial group, leader in the textile machinery industry and owner of a subsidiary in China. 

What are the most innovative Chinese high tech companies in 2014? Here are 5 leading Chinese companies which show considerable dynamism in terms of innovation this year.

1 – TENCENT

Founded by Zhang Zhidong in November 1998, Tencent has established itself as one of the leaders in China’s high tech industry, especially thanks to its flagship innovative software services such as QQ, an instant messaging system offering a social and communication platform but also online social games, music, shopping, micro blogging, group and voice chat. In January 2013, Tencent QQ had over 200 million monthly active users and a total of 623.3 registered users. Among Tencent’s flagship innovative services, we can also quote WeChat, the mobile text and voice messaging communication service, which has become a huge hit since its launch, with more than 355 million active users. Tencent is also one of the leading companies on China’s online game market. The group has been recognized as the most innovative Chinese company for more than one year, especially due to its experience and ability to invest in many projects. Tencent has perfectly understood its country’s digital potential and the new craze for social media and instant messaging platform, and has been able to take advantage of China’s digital revolution.

2 – LENOVO

Lenovo, a Chinese brand founded in 1984 by Liu Chuanzhi, is also as one of the leaders in China’s high tech industry and the world’s leader in terms of personal computers sales. The company is specialized in design, development and manufacturing of personal and tablet computers, smartphones, workstations, servers, electronic storage devices, IT management software and smart televisions. The brand became known worldwide in 2005 by acquiring the IBM personal computer division. Lenovo is particularly well-known for its diversification strategy and constant innovation, enabling the company to stay a step ahead in the high tech industry and keep enjoying its technological lead and edge. Lenovo is therefore, as well as Tencent, one of the most innovative Chinese companies.

3 – SUNTECH POWER

Suntech Power is a Chinese company founded in 2001 by Shi Zhengrong, specialized in solar panel manufacturing. The company has become one of the most dynamic solar energy companies in the world and the world’s largest producer of solar panels and photovoltaic cells. Suntech Power has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 2005. Suntech Power is well-known for its ability to innovate. Thus, the company was ranked 5th in the top 10 of the most innovative companies in China published last year by the website Fast Company, specialized in innovation, technology, ethical economics, leadership and design.

4 – BYD AUTO

Founded in 1995 by Wang Chuanfu in Shenzhen, China, BYD Auto was initially a battery manufacturer: BYD has 65% of the global market for nickel-cadmium batteries and is the world leader in lithium-ion batteries with a 30% market share. Then, BYD Auto has diversified into automobile, and more precisely hybrid or all-electric vehicles design, development, manufacturing and selling. It is now the 4th Chinese car brand and aims to become the world’s largest automobile manufacturer by 2025. Thanks to its innovation and creativity, the brand has been ranked within the most innovative Chinese brands in recent years.

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What Businessmen should know about Chinese e-Commerce

The program electronic pass includes foreign exchange settlement and international sailing characteristics.
Alipay, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., the dominant e-commerce operator in China, has launched a service to make it easier for Chinese Internet consumers to buy products from the United States and European online retailers.

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Launched as part of the payment service PayPal online as Alipay, "ePass" combines border settlement currency Alipay deliveries offered by the Intelligent Logistics Network China, which in China goes by the nickname Cainiao. (Alibaba owns 48% of the logistics company.) EPass The service also allows Western e-tailers to conduct digital marketing through the Chinese network of online advertising Alimama.
"With ePass, United States and European merchants are able to offer Chinese consumers who are comfortable with online shopping in English in order to buy goods directly from existing e-commerce websites independent retailers in their home markets, "said Li Jingming, president and chief architect of the United States Alipay, in a statement released by Alipay.

Chinese online shoppers' habbits

Chinese online shoppers using ePass pay their orders in yuan and then have orders shipped to their home by Cainiao network of delivery companies. Consumers can use the currency Alipay mobile shopping app for shopping. Merchants "can easily use our infrastructure to tap into the Chinese market," Li said. "They do not have to worry about international shipping. They can just ship to a freight forwarder in their country of origin, which makes it easier to sell to China because it is for sale on their core market. "





The ePass program marks the latest step Alibaba took to make it easier for online shoppers in China to buy e-commerce sites Westerners. Earlier this year, for example, the Chinese e-commerce operator has an agreement with the delivery service e-commerce in the United States ShopRunner Inc. to reduce shipping costs to China for purchases Web sites of American retailers.
Alibaba launched last month its initial public offering in the United States The total value of Alibaba shares sold under the IPO reached 25 billion after underwriters exercised their options, making it the most large IPO in American history.

Chinese tourists abroad is a sensitive issue for Beijing

In recent years, the behavior of Chinese tourists abroad is a sensitive issue for Beijing. After several scandals, it is the turn of Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, to reverse the behavior of these citizens abroad. During an official visit to Maldives told by Bloomerg, Chinese President advised his countrymen to stop eating so much instant noodles overseas.

"We should educate our citizens to be more civilized when traveling abroad," said Xi Jinping. "Do not throw water bottles, not to destroy coral reefs. To eat less instant and more local seafood "noodles, has he added.

Kettles removed in hotel rooms 

Xi's comments were mild. But they echo a real situation. The Maldives have become, in recent years, the destination of choice for wealthy Chinese tourists. But, as recalled in the South China Morning Post, several luxury hotels have removed the kettles in the rooms rented to Chinese tourists because they used too often to cook instant noodles.
According to the World Association of instant noodles, Chinese consumers ate more than 46 billion packs of noodles last year, or 43% of total instant noodles consumed worldwide
Some Chinese writers envision the essence of Chinese Dreams as “sustainable development”, where prosperity is not channelled into consumerism but into rational, eco-friendly consumption in China mainland.
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Korea will be this year the leader of Chinese outbound Tourism Market

Korea will be this year the leader of Chinese outbound Tourism Market

The Republic of Korea (ROK) will overtake Thailand to be the largest destination for Chinese outbound tourists this year, according to a report first online travel agency Ctrip China.
Ctrip predicted the number of Chinese visitors to South Korea will jump 40 percent a year ago in 2014, thanks to the visa waiver policy for Chinese visitors to Jeju Island, tourist attraction the most People in the Republic of Korea.

In 2013, nearly 4 million trips to the Republic of Korea were made by Chinese tourists, the largest among foreign visitors, according to Ctrip.
Chinese airlines have begun to increase flights between the two countries to meet growing demand. China Southern Airlines will operate three daily flights from Guangzhou city in southern China in Seoul from July 15 Air China started its nonstop flights between Beijing and the island of Jeju, June 11
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Shortest Flight to China from the U.S.

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The flight is very scenic flying up the Canadian coast, Alaska, the Aleutian islands and the Bering Sea, down across Siberia and into Beijing.  You depart from Seattle at 1:00 p.m.  and arrive in Beijing the following day at 5:00 p.m. having sunshine the whole way.  Returning home you can watch the sunrise over Alaska as you fly down to Seattle arriving during the late morning.   There are flights from Hong Kong or Shanghai connecting in Beijing to fly non-stop to Seattle, Boston or Chicago too.    Ask for a quote and check my web site for both  Packaged Tours and our specialty is doing Customized Private tours to your interests and needs.  www.interlakechinatours.com 
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Which Tour Should I buy to See China?

I have been teaching a class on Touring China for 15 years at local Universities and Community Colleges.   I have travelled throughout China and Tibet for 26 years.  One of the questions I get asked often is "How do I determine which tour to buy?"    Most people determine how much time they have available and then start checking tours either on the internet or with a local travel agent.  I have to agree it is difficult at best to compare tours without a great deal of knowledge about the country so most end up looking at Prices.  The cost of the tour should of course be on your list of considerations but should be down the list of your needs.  It is easy to compare international air costs which get you to China and back.   Nothing is worse than buying a poor tour and having to stick it out going home dissatisfied.   You spend a great deal of money so you should see what you are interested in and be comfortable with your tour arrangements.  Checking with tour operators you should ask for a list of references of their past clients.  If they can not furnish one, then you can eliminate them.  If you are just interested in seeing China in a general way, then a small group tour of 15 people or less or a private packaged tour is a good choice.  If you have specific interests and needs, then a Private Custom Tour to your interests and needs is a better choice from an experienced Tour Operator who specializes in China.   

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Chinese tourists were killed in Johannesburg

Chinese tourists were killed in Johannesburg

At least three Chinese tourists were killed and an unknown number of others injured when their bus collided with a van near Johannesburg on Wednesday afternoon, the Chinese embassy in South Africa confirmed. The accident occurred in the province of North-West. The bus, carrying a group of 20 Chinese tourists and a Chinese tour guide, was on his way back to Johannesburg for its tourist attraction northwest of Sun City when bukkie ran head with it, as the Walk Through Africa Tours (WTAT), a travel agency that organized the tour.

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 The WTAT manager said the group tour Beijing-party landed in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning and had to stay for six days. According to information gathered at the scene, at least three tourists were killed in the accident, both on site and during transfer to Johannesburg by a rescue helicopter, said a Chinese official help rescue. Meanwhile, the other passengers were injured at different levels, with at least three serious injuries. The seriously injured were referred to Johannesburg by helicopter, while others were sent to hospitals in nearby Britain, said Pan Peng, counselor of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa. Two witnesses at the scene said the bukkie collided with the bus trying to overtake another vehicle on the road. It seems that the driver was drunk. It was unknown if the driver was injured or killed bukkie. Police were still investigating the cause of the accident.
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