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The Financial Times Asia Insight reports identifying and analysing the forces and trends behind the region's dynamic growth are now available as digital editions.

Destinations: A Collections of Financial Times Travel Writing, December 2006

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Chinese companies target expansion and acquisitions: A SPECIAL SERIES OF FINANCIAL TIMES REPORTS, ANALYSIS AND INTERVIEWS

Until recently, the prospect of a Chinese company buying the personal computer division of IBM would have been remote. The global dimension of China’s economic rise had previously been a flood of exports in one direction, and a surge of investment in the other, as the major international brands scrambled to position themselves in the world’s most dynamic market.

But as Lenovo’s acquisition showed so dramatically, Chinese businesses are themselves now building a global presence, whether through acquisition or investment .Last year, foreign investment by Chinese companies rose by almost one-third to US$3.6bn. This is still a fraction of the investment flowing into China. But the trend is gathering momentum.

China’s rise, the development of Asia’s infrastructure and
growing integration in the world’s most dynamic region: A SPECIAL SERIES OF EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS AND REPORTS

Asia’s economic resurgence, powered by China’s rise, has resulted in a flood of consumer goods to the markets of the US and Europe and a reverse flow of commodities and components to the region’s manufacturing centres. Combined with an increased division of labour between Asian producers and rising intra-Asian commerce the result has been a sustained rise in trade volumes. China alone saw trade exceed US$1 trillion last year.

This special report provides a comprehensive study on the forces and the companies driving this global upheaval. Based on reports and analysis from FT specialists and exclusive interviews with industry leaders it follows the transformation in trade and transport from the factory floor to the supermarket shelves and how the main industry players are responding.

The Region's Growing Strength in Research, Science and Technology: A Special Series of Financial Times Reports, Analysis and Interviews

By Financial Times, September 2005

This special report draws on the experience and expertise of specialist Financial Times resporters and commentators to assess Asia’s performance and prowess in science and technology. Their exclusive interviews and access to decision makers provides the most incisive and comprehensive assessment of one of the most important determinants of future corporate competitiveness.

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Prospects for Regional Expansion and Co-operation: A Special Series of Financial Times Reports, Analysis and Comment

By Financial Times, July 2005

This report examines the trends of growth and integration within the region and the challenges confronting the further development of cross-border trade, finance and investment.

Drawing on the FT’s global network of specialist reporters and commentators, it assesses the role of market forces that have so far shaped the expansion of the Asia Pacific economies and the limits and obstacles these forces face.

INDIA AND CHINA: Prospects for growth, co-operation and competition: A Special Series of Reports, Analysis and Interviews

By Financial Times, 2005

With the world’s two most populous nations now also established as its most dynamic economies, it is clear that the established international order faces a period of transformation. Less clear is how the rise of China and India will affect patterns of trade, investment and comparative advantage and how Asia’s two giants will interact with each other, the region, and the global economy.

This special report, based on interviews and analysis by the FT’s global team of reporters and commentators, assesses the challenges both faced and posed by China and India as their economic momentum gathers pace. Their policies and prospects differ in many respects. But they share the potential to reorder the international economy.

The performance and prospects of international companies in the worlds most dynamic economy: A Comprehensive Series of Reports, Analysis and Case Studies

By Financial Times, October 2005

The Financial Times is uniquely positioned to report and analyse the rewards and
the challenges of investing in China. Its experienced team of China correspondents and its global network of specialist business reporters have unrivalled access to officials and senior executives. The result is the most authoritative assessment of foreign capital in China – from the macroeconomic context to the details of regulatory change and market reforms.

This special report combines the best of the FT's news and commentary, exclusive interviews and case studies. It charts and explains the successful ventures and probes the problems that have snared many investors. From multinationals to entrepreneurs and from the major cities to the remote provinces, it is essential reading for any international company doing business in China or seeking to enter the world’s most dynamic and challenging market.