A is for Alpha

• Published 28 May 2009

Guangdong toymaker Alpha is proving a hit with China's kids through its cartoon series Blazing Teens and Race Tin.

China's toy manufacturers are moving up the value chain. As foreign toy brands started to turn their back on China in favour of countries such as Vietnam, China's toymakers have been building their own brands for the domestic market.

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