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A boom in consumer credit

Our survey of respondents in 236 cities in 30 provinces shows an alacrity for consumer credit is surging, and combines with other factors to drive a positive outlook for consumer spending for the next six months.

Tablet computer demand hits e-reader market

Apple dominates, but its market share declines in lower tier cities and the future holds intensifying competition.

Apple's iPad - Coming of age in China

Apple's tablet iPad has been flying off the shelves since its official launch in China, and its e-book reader application iBooks is proving to be most popular.

Shanda - Bambook to erode margins before boosting content sales

The online media giant has launched its e-reader device at a loss in the hope it can drive traffic to boost online literature sales.

Hanwang - squeezed by competitors

Once China's dominant e-reader brand, Hanwang is facing stiff competition from new rivals at both the low and high end of the market.

E-readers - Upsetting the Apple cart

The entrance of Apple's new iPad throws a fast-developing domestic e-reader market into turmoil.

Mobile phones – Nokia losing share to Blackberry and Apple

Nokia stays on top with strong brand recognition but is losing share to competing smartphones such as Apple and Blackberry with high income groups.

Laptops and white goods – Apple gains on Lenovo, Haier strong in white goods

Laptops are in hot demand with China's youth and high earners, while lower tier cities are driving demand for white goods.

Chimei Innolux - flat panel maker under pressure from rising wages

The newly merged Chimei Innolux has raised salaries at its Shenzhen manufacturing plant by 33% this year with a view to raise them again in October.

TCL Corporation - TV giant

The electronics company sold 2.89m LCD televisions in the first five months of this year, up 25% from 2009.

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