Gotta hand it to the chinese...
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If you know how to speak Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin and Spanish, you'll always have a job nowadays.
That being said, I'll wait for the real iPhone. I'm still a little queasy about buying something over $500 branded "Made in China"
That being said, I'll wait for the real iPhone. I'm still a little queasy about buying something over $500 branded "Made in China"
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Originally Posted by RebelS2k,May 28 2007, 05:32 PM
Chinese technology is awesome. Everyone says to learn spanish, and while that might be true to live here, if someone wants to make money in the future i recommend learning chinese. In the not too distant future i expect the chinese to be on top in means of technology. True, they have different methods and politically incorrect methods in our views, but thats a wholly different culture and one that should definitely be respected.
Says vietnam is developing largely and there are great opportunities there.
So knowing vietnamese would be a plus
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From: Vienna, VA
Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC,May 27 2007, 01:15 PM
Exactly. Copyright doesnt apply there. I love the dual SIM card thing...
Who are they going to run to when their ideas are stolen?
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It may seem to be a strength, but their copyright laws or lack there of have cost them severely internationall both politically and economically. Right now they have the ability to "rip off" the U.S., South Korea, etc., but pretty soon they'll just be ripping off each other. They are simply only 20 years in to their current economic system, it was adapted in the 1980's. They haven't even had their first stock market crash yet, but it's coming I guarantee you.
Once they start fighting each other as they truly become an economic leader and not just a fairly simplsitic massively efficient machine, they'll adjust. Like the U.S., Japan, UK, etc. they'll have to reform their laws/regulations in order to keep thriving. The trick will be to invest in the companies that are currently already preparing for this.
Once they start fighting each other as they truly become an economic leader and not just a fairly simplsitic massively efficient machine, they'll adjust. Like the U.S., Japan, UK, etc. they'll have to reform their laws/regulations in order to keep thriving. The trick will be to invest in the companies that are currently already preparing for this.
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Originally Posted by kumainu,May 28 2007, 12:51 PM
That's because they use very cheap labor, sometimes they resort to slavery-like labor. That's how they're able to make cheap stuff, in addition to avoiding certain taxes and stuff.
.....dude, wake up and smell the coffee! You know why Apple and all these American companies can get away with sweat shop labor crap? Thats because they use contracting company to do their dirty work, so when ppl b!tch about cheap/slave labor stuff, they can alway put on their "concerning" face and pretend they don't know jack about it.I'm telling you, they knew EXACTLY what they are getting into! Matter of fact, they have control from parts vendor selection to how much profit margent the contracting company can get..... Money talks, Bullsh!t walk. That's the deal.
On the bright side, thx to cheap/slave labor, you can get your 50" 1080p LCD TV for under 2 grand.
