From http://accio.gencat.cat/cat/agenda-activitats/actes/2014/04/el-foment-de-les-inversions.jsp (in Catalan)
The business meeting China - Catalonia that will take place on April 8th, 2014, is being organized in order to to strengthen the international relationship and the trade between them. This meeting will also be an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance of the internationalization of Catalan companies and also of the recent Chinese investments in Catalonia.
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Showing posts with label Economia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Economia. Show all posts
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Hong Kong communications company Cronos sets in Barcelona
From http://www.lavanguardia.com/economia/20131124/54394458225/hong-kong-cronos-group-abre-oficina-en-barcelona.html (in Spanish)
Before the end of 2013 and backed by Invest in Catalonia, the office of the Catalan government to promote foreign investments in the regions, the Hong Kong communications company Cronos Group will open an office in the city of Barcelona. Cronos Group is a telecommunications provider that is already in 80 countries and that has chosen Barcelona as the see of their Spanish headquarters because of the business atmosphere brought by the annual Mobile World Congress organized in the Catalan capital. These new offices are expected to created around 25 new jobs.
Before the end of 2013 and backed by Invest in Catalonia, the office of the Catalan government to promote foreign investments in the regions, the Hong Kong communications company Cronos Group will open an office in the city of Barcelona. Cronos Group is a telecommunications provider that is already in 80 countries and that has chosen Barcelona as the see of their Spanish headquarters because of the business atmosphere brought by the annual Mobile World Congress organized in the Catalan capital. These new offices are expected to created around 25 new jobs.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Catalan exports increase by 7.4% in the first semester of 2012
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/catalan-exports-increase-74-first-half-year (in English)
Foreign exports by Catalan companies reached €5.13 billion in June, a 6.6% increase compared to June 2011. This figure adds to those of the previous 5 months to reach a total of €29.14 billion, a 7.4% increase compared to the first semester of 2011. The main exporting sectors in Catalonia in June 2012 were chemical manufacturing with €1.32 billion (a 5.3% increase over June 2011), consumer goods with €940 million (a 7.7% increase over June 2011) and the automotive sector with about €880 million. The latter has seen the biggest change in June with an increase of 22.3% over June 2011. For Spain, the increase in June was of 5.1%, with a turnover of €19 billion this June. Catalonia contributed €5.13 billion to the Spanish total, representing 27% of the overall amount.
Foreign exports by Catalan companies reached €5.13 billion in June, a 6.6% increase compared to June 2011. This figure adds to those of the previous 5 months to reach a total of €29.14 billion, a 7.4% increase compared to the first semester of 2011. The main exporting sectors in Catalonia in June 2012 were chemical manufacturing with €1.32 billion (a 5.3% increase over June 2011), consumer goods with €940 million (a 7.7% increase over June 2011) and the automotive sector with about €880 million. The latter has seen the biggest change in June with an increase of 22.3% over June 2011. For Spain, the increase in June was of 5.1%, with a turnover of €19 billion this June. Catalonia contributed €5.13 billion to the Spanish total, representing 27% of the overall amount.
Prices stagnate in Catalonia over July 2012
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/prices-catalonia-stagnate-july-increase-26-compared-year-ago (in English)
Prices in Catalonia stagnated (no variation) over the month of July compared to the previous month. Compared to July 2011, they increased by 2.6%, whereas the last 12-month comparison (June 2011 to 2012) showed an increase by 2.2%. This annual inflation rate registered in Catalonia in July was the highest this year, despite the heavy recession environment. For the Catalan provinces, the prices in Barcelona also stagnated, with a 12-month increase of 2.6%; in Girona they increased by 0.2%, with a 12-month increase of 2.3%; in Tarragona prices increased by 0.5%, with a 12-month increase of 2.5%; and in Lleida they decreased by 0.1%, with a 12-month increase of 2.8%. For the whole of Spain, the annual inflation rate at the end of July was 2.2%.
Prices in Catalonia stagnated (no variation) over the month of July compared to the previous month. Compared to July 2011, they increased by 2.6%, whereas the last 12-month comparison (June 2011 to 2012) showed an increase by 2.2%. This annual inflation rate registered in Catalonia in July was the highest this year, despite the heavy recession environment. For the Catalan provinces, the prices in Barcelona also stagnated, with a 12-month increase of 2.6%; in Girona they increased by 0.2%, with a 12-month increase of 2.3%; in Tarragona prices increased by 0.5%, with a 12-month increase of 2.5%; and in Lleida they decreased by 0.1%, with a 12-month increase of 2.8%. For the whole of Spain, the annual inflation rate at the end of July was 2.2%.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Taiwanese company Toro chooses Barcelona as site for its European headquarters
From http://www.europapress.cat/economia/noticia-fira-taiwanesa-toro-escull-barcelona-per-installar-seva-seu-europea-atreta-per-mwcapital-20120731114842.html (in Catalan)
Taiwanese company Toro Development Limited, specialized in the development of digital wallet platforms and mWallet, will establish its new operation and R&D office in Barcelona in 2013. These offices will be located in the city's Mobile World Hub and they will directly serve the European market and also create international exchange opportunities for company employees. The company has started the selection process of 10 engineers from the Barcelona area, who will immediately travel to Taiwan to complete the training before taking their new responsabilities. Agustín Cordón, vicepresident of the Mobile World Capital’s Executive Committee, said that “Toro is undoubtedly one of the world’s leaders in NFC solutions and will play a decisive role in our mWallet program" and also that "Toro has extensive experience in the transformation of mobile devices into mobile wallets so we are very happy to have them onboard and are already looking forward to jointly develop new solutions in this field.”
Taiwanese company Toro Development Limited, specialized in the development of digital wallet platforms and mWallet, will establish its new operation and R&D office in Barcelona in 2013. These offices will be located in the city's Mobile World Hub and they will directly serve the European market and also create international exchange opportunities for company employees. The company has started the selection process of 10 engineers from the Barcelona area, who will immediately travel to Taiwan to complete the training before taking their new responsabilities. Agustín Cordón, vicepresident of the Mobile World Capital’s Executive Committee, said that “Toro is undoubtedly one of the world’s leaders in NFC solutions and will play a decisive role in our mWallet program" and also that "Toro has extensive experience in the transformation of mobile devices into mobile wallets so we are very happy to have them onboard and are already looking forward to jointly develop new solutions in this field.”
Friday, February 3, 2012
Discouraging news for Catalan economy
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/politics/unemployment-rate-catalonia-reaches-205-end-2011 and http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/spanair-calls-voluntary-bankruptcy-and-prepares-mass-layoff-its-2065-workers (in English)
Last week was a sad one for Catalan economy, since two terrible news were announced. The first one was about the latest unemployment figures, which kept raising until 20.5% by the end of 2011. These numbers were still slightly below the Spanish average rate of 22.85%, an absolute record value. The second one was about the call of voluntary bankruptcy filed by Catalan airline Spanair, laying off 2,065 workers and making the 140 million € invested by Catalan government a useless effort.
Last week was a sad one for Catalan economy, since two terrible news were announced. The first one was about the latest unemployment figures, which kept raising until 20.5% by the end of 2011. These numbers were still slightly below the Spanish average rate of 22.85%, an absolute record value. The second one was about the call of voluntary bankruptcy filed by Catalan airline Spanair, laying off 2,065 workers and making the 140 million € invested by Catalan government a useless effort.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Catalan faucet company Sedal invests on a third factory in China - 加泰 罗尼亚水龙头公司Sedal在中国投资第三间工厂
From http://www.expansion.com/2012/01/10/catalunya/1326225125.html (in Spanish)
Catalan faucet and plumbing sector company Sedal has announced an investment between 3 and 5 million € to open a third factory in China, where already is employing 390 people. Located in Molins de Rei (Barcelona province), the company was acquired in 2007 by Landon Investments and this year is expected to reach a total sales of 24 million €. The new factory will be located in the Guangdong province and will produce ceramic discs for single hand faucets. Sedal is one of the world leaders in the production of ceramic cartridges, of which 2o million units per year can be produced on its Chinese factories.
Catalan faucet and plumbing sector company Sedal has announced an investment between 3 and 5 million € to open a third factory in China, where already is employing 390 people. Located in Molins de Rei (Barcelona province), the company was acquired in 2007 by Landon Investments and this year is expected to reach a total sales of 24 million €. The new factory will be located in the Guangdong province and will produce ceramic discs for single hand faucets. Sedal is one of the world leaders in the production of ceramic cartridges, of which 2o million units per year can be produced on its Chinese factories.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Catalan company Beter introduces beauty products in China - 加泰罗尼亚的 公司-Beter-进军中国大陆
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4545083,00.html (in Spanish)
2012 is expected to be a key year for Beter, the Catalan company leading the Spanish market of beauty and personal care complementary products, after their announcement of entering in the Brazilian and Chinese markets. Created in 1936, Beter designs and distributes nearly 1,000 products in specialized beauty and health care shops and pharmacies. Total sales in 2010 reached 18 million euro, an amount that is expected to grow in the next years, after their increasing projection abroad.
2012 is expected to be a key year for Beter, the Catalan company leading the Spanish market of beauty and personal care complementary products, after their announcement of entering in the Brazilian and Chinese markets. Created in 1936, Beter designs and distributes nearly 1,000 products in specialized beauty and health care shops and pharmacies. Total sales in 2010 reached 18 million euro, an amount that is expected to grow in the next years, after their increasing projection abroad.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
No Chery investment in Catalonia announced
From http://www.expansion.com/2011/12/14/catalunya/1323892444.html (in Spanish)
Despite the efforts of former Catalan president José Montilla (see http://sinalunya.com/2010/10/09/catalan-president-jose-montilla-visits-chery-company-in-china) and the hopes of the current president Artur Mas, (http://sinalunya.com/2011/04/30/chery-includes-catalonia-industrial-plans), the news arriving from China are not of the kind expected in Catalonia. Chery International Automobile Co. has announced an alliance with Israel Corporation to produce in China the cars aimed at the European market. Since 2007, both companies have been working together on the joint venture Chery Quantum Auto and in November 2011 they have presented in China the prototype of their new brand Qoros, which should be on sale in Europe by 2013. After this decision, the Catalan government is already on conversations with BMW's Chinese partner, Brilliance Auto, for its establishment in Catalonia.
Despite the efforts of former Catalan president José Montilla (see http://sinalunya.com/2010/10/09/catalan-president-jose-montilla-visits-chery-company-in-china) and the hopes of the current president Artur Mas, (http://sinalunya.com/2011/04/30/chery-includes-catalonia-industrial-plans), the news arriving from China are not of the kind expected in Catalonia. Chery International Automobile Co. has announced an alliance with Israel Corporation to produce in China the cars aimed at the European market. Since 2007, both companies have been working together on the joint venture Chery Quantum Auto and in November 2011 they have presented in China the prototype of their new brand Qoros, which should be on sale in Europe by 2013. After this decision, the Catalan government is already on conversations with BMW's Chinese partner, Brilliance Auto, for its establishment in Catalonia.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Summary of economic news about Catalonia
In the last few days several news about the evolution of economy in Catalonia have been released. Here's a summary of the most interesting ones and the links where to read them more in detail, plus a small summary of the piece of news written in Catalan.
* Catalan economy grew by 0.7% from June 2010 to June 2011 - http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/catalan-economy-grew-07-june-2010-june-2011 (in English)
* The worst September in 15 years for unemployment in Catalonia - http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/politics/worst-september-15-years-16282-more-people-registered-unemployed-catalonia (in English)
* Annual inflation in Catalonia measured at 3.2% at the end of September - http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/tobacco-fuel-prices-and-fresh-food-put-annual-inflation-catalonia-32-end-september (in English)
* House sales in Catalonia fell by 34% during August and in comparison with the previous years - http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/house-sales-catalonia-fell-34-august-compared-previous-years (in English)
* Catalan exports increased by 14% in July - http://www.acc10.cat/ACC1O/cat/empresa-ACC1O/premsa/noticies-notes-premsa/2011/110925.jsp (in Catalan)
Catalan exports have increased by 19th consecutive month in July 2011 and they have amounted 5 billion euro, 27% of total Spanish exports. According to the press release, exports to the Euro zone have increased by 10.40%, whereas those to the rest of the world have increased by 18.16%. Exports to Asia have grown by 9.73%.
* Catalan economy grew by 0.7% from June 2010 to June 2011 - http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/catalan-economy-grew-07-june-2010-june-2011 (in English)
* The worst September in 15 years for unemployment in Catalonia - http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/politics/worst-september-15-years-16282-more-people-registered-unemployed-catalonia (in English)
* Annual inflation in Catalonia measured at 3.2% at the end of September - http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/tobacco-fuel-prices-and-fresh-food-put-annual-inflation-catalonia-32-end-september (in English)
* House sales in Catalonia fell by 34% during August and in comparison with the previous years - http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/house-sales-catalonia-fell-34-august-compared-previous-years (in English)
* Catalan exports increased by 14% in July - http://www.acc10.cat/ACC1O/cat/empresa-ACC1O/premsa/noticies-notes-premsa/2011/110925.jsp (in Catalan)
Catalan exports have increased by 19th consecutive month in July 2011 and they have amounted 5 billion euro, 27% of total Spanish exports. According to the press release, exports to the Euro zone have increased by 10.40%, whereas those to the rest of the world have increased by 18.16%. Exports to Asia have grown by 9.73%.
Barcelona appointed as the sixth best European city to locate a business
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/barcelona-sixth-best-european-city-locate-business (in English)
The capital city of Catalonia, Barcelona has recently been appointed as the sixth best European city to locate a business in 2011, behind London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Berlin, dropping one place from 2010's results, but one position ahead of Madrid. This European Cities Monitor list is compiled each year by the consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield and is the result of analyzing twelve indicators. The position of Barcelona is expected to go even higher on the list if improvements are made in the future on telecommunications, international flights, market access and English language skills. For a more detailed information, either visit the link at the beginning of this post or go to the European Cities Monitor website.
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The capital city of Catalonia, Barcelona has recently been appointed as the sixth best European city to locate a business in 2011, behind London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Berlin, dropping one place from 2010's results, but one position ahead of Madrid. This European Cities Monitor list is compiled each year by the consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield and is the result of analyzing twelve indicators. The position of Barcelona is expected to go even higher on the list if improvements are made in the future on telecommunications, international flights, market access and English language skills. For a more detailed information, either visit the link at the beginning of this post or go to the European Cities Monitor website.
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Friday, September 2, 2011
New growth of unemployed people in Catalonia during August 2011
From http://www.expansion.com/2011/09/02/catalunya/1314953451.html (in Spanish)
Catalonia is the Spanish autonomous community with the greatest increase in unemployment during August 2011, with 13,779 new jobless people. Total number is now 584,649 people in Catalonia and 4.13 million in overall Spain. In percentages, Girona has had the greatest increase of the four Catalan provinces (+3.12% in comparison with the July figures), followed by Barcelona (+2.59%), Tarragona (+1.34%) and Lleida (+0.87%). This increase has been caused mainly by the services and construction sectors.
Catalonia is the Spanish autonomous community with the greatest increase in unemployment during August 2011, with 13,779 new jobless people. Total number is now 584,649 people in Catalonia and 4.13 million in overall Spain. In percentages, Girona has had the greatest increase of the four Catalan provinces (+3.12% in comparison with the July figures), followed by Barcelona (+2.59%), Tarragona (+1.34%) and Lleida (+0.87%). This increase has been caused mainly by the services and construction sectors.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Industrial production in Taiwan increases in June and July 2011
From http://www.moea.gov.tw/Mns/english/news/News.aspx?kind=6&menu_id=176&news_id=22188 and http://www.moea.gov.tw/Mns/english/news/News.aspx?kind=6&menu_id=176&news_id=22551 (in English)
The Department of Statistics of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government has released information about the evolution of the industrial production in June and July 2011. A similar growth was detected in both months, 3.61% in June and 3.93% in July. The June growth was due mainly to construction (+11.90%) and supply of electricity and gas (4.59%), which counterbalanced the decrease by 8.28% of mining and quarrying. In July, growth was due mainly to construction (+36.24%) and manufacturing (3.73%), which supply of electricity and gas (4.59%), which compensated the slight decrease of the other sectors.
The Department of Statistics of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government has released information about the evolution of the industrial production in June and July 2011. A similar growth was detected in both months, 3.61% in June and 3.93% in July. The June growth was due mainly to construction (+11.90%) and supply of electricity and gas (4.59%), which counterbalanced the decrease by 8.28% of mining and quarrying. In July, growth was due mainly to construction (+36.24%) and manufacturing (3.73%), which supply of electricity and gas (4.59%), which compensated the slight decrease of the other sectors.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Taiwan's exports increased in July 2011
From http://www.moea.gov.tw/Mns/english/news/News.aspx?kind=6&menu_id=176&news_id=22387 (in English)
The Department of Statistics of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government has released information about the evolution of exports in July 2011, which has had an increase of 17.6% compared to July 2010 and has amounted US$28.12 billion. Imports reached US$24.77 billion, an increase of 14.0% compared with the same period last year, resulting in a Taiwan's trade surplus of US$3.3 billion.
The Department of Statistics of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government has released information about the evolution of exports in July 2011, which has had an increase of 17.6% compared to July 2010 and has amounted US$28.12 billion. Imports reached US$24.77 billion, an increase of 14.0% compared with the same period last year, resulting in a Taiwan's trade surplus of US$3.3 billion.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Catalonia's long-term rating downgraded
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/moodys-downgrades-catalonias-long-term-rating (in Spanish)
The international rating agency Moody's Investors Service has downgraded by one level Catalonia's long-term rating, together with other Spanish autonomous communities such as Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia and Valencia. Catalonia's rating has been downgraded from A3 to Baa1 due to Moody's expectation that the region will still deviate widely from the deficit limit for the year, despite the efforts done by present Catalan government of reducing deficit by 1.2% in comparison with 2010.
The international rating agency Moody's Investors Service has downgraded by one level Catalonia's long-term rating, together with other Spanish autonomous communities such as Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia and Valencia. Catalonia's rating has been downgraded from A3 to Baa1 due to Moody's expectation that the region will still deviate widely from the deficit limit for the year, despite the efforts done by present Catalan government of reducing deficit by 1.2% in comparison with 2010.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Taiwan leaps up to #6 in the world competitiveness ranking in 2010
From http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0015529 (in English)
According to the newest edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), the competitiveness of Taiwan's economy has kept on improving during 2010, as shown by the advancement of two positions, from #8 to #6, the best results ever achieved. The world ranking is led by Hong Kong (formerly in position #2), followed by the United States of America (formerly in position #3) and by Singapore (formerly in position #1). The rest of the Top 10 countries are Sweden (#4), Switzerland (#5), Canada (#7), Qatar (#8), Australia (#9) and Germany (#10). Spain is ranked at position #35. The scoreboard of the 59 most competitive countries in the world during 2010 can be downloaded at the IMD website.
According to the newest edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), the competitiveness of Taiwan's economy has kept on improving during 2010, as shown by the advancement of two positions, from #8 to #6, the best results ever achieved. The world ranking is led by Hong Kong (formerly in position #2), followed by the United States of America (formerly in position #3) and by Singapore (formerly in position #1). The rest of the Top 10 countries are Sweden (#4), Switzerland (#5), Canada (#7), Qatar (#8), Australia (#9) and Germany (#10). Spain is ranked at position #35. The scoreboard of the 59 most competitive countries in the world during 2010 can be downloaded at the IMD website.
Good expectations for Taiwan economy on the second half of 2011
From http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0015636 (in English)
According to the release of the latest edition of World Economic Climate report, the general evaluation of Taiwan’s economy is satisfactory and there are good expectations for the second half of 2011, with an expected slight improvement in overall economic performance and private consumption. The World Economic Climate report is issued by German CESIfo Group.
According to the release of the latest edition of World Economic Climate report, the general evaluation of Taiwan’s economy is satisfactory and there are good expectations for the second half of 2011, with an expected slight improvement in overall economic performance and private consumption. The World Economic Climate report is issued by German CESIfo Group.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
President Artur Mas offers Catalonia to Chinese companies as base for SW Europe
From http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/AppJava/notapremsavw/detall.do?id=115170 (in Catalan)
The president of the Catalan government, Artur Mas, has offered Catalonia to Chinese companies to estabish in the area and to use it as a base for expanding their businesses to south western Europe, northern Africa and the Mediterranean area. In his speech at the 6th edition of the Spain China Forum, Artur Mas has announced that government is working to make Catalonia attractive for foreign investors, specially for Chinese companies. He has also stated that Catalonia is already the Spanish autonomous community with a greater relationship with China and that with every passing day there is an increase in the relationship between companies from both countries, as well as an increase in both the trading and touristic activities. Finally, he has remembered the Chinese community in Catalonia (around 50,000 people) and how their roots are getting deeper into the Catalan society.
The president of the Catalan government, Artur Mas, has offered Catalonia to Chinese companies to estabish in the area and to use it as a base for expanding their businesses to south western Europe, northern Africa and the Mediterranean area. In his speech at the 6th edition of the Spain China Forum, Artur Mas has announced that government is working to make Catalonia attractive for foreign investors, specially for Chinese companies. He has also stated that Catalonia is already the Spanish autonomous community with a greater relationship with China and that with every passing day there is an increase in the relationship between companies from both countries, as well as an increase in both the trading and touristic activities. Finally, he has remembered the Chinese community in Catalonia (around 50,000 people) and how their roots are getting deeper into the Catalan society.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Industrial production in Taiwan increases in May 2011
From http://www.moea.gov.tw/Mns/english/news/News.aspx?kind=6&menu_id=176&news_id=21915 (in English)
The Department of Statistics of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government has released information about the evolution of the industrial production in May 2011, which has had an increase of 7.82% year-on-year. The production of manufacturing industry increased by 7.72%, mining & quarrying decreased by 3.15%, electricity & gas supply decreased by 0.73%, water supply decreased by 1.48%, and the construction of buildings increased by an impressive 40.99%.
The Department of Statistics of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government has released information about the evolution of the industrial production in May 2011, which has had an increase of 7.82% year-on-year. The production of manufacturing industry increased by 7.72%, mining & quarrying decreased by 3.15%, electricity & gas supply decreased by 0.73%, water supply decreased by 1.48%, and the construction of buildings increased by an impressive 40.99%.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Recent business indicators in Taiwan
From http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0015449 (April 2011) and http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0015565 (May 2011) (both in English)
The Taiwanese Council for Economic Planning and Development has released the information on the economic indicators corresponding to April and May 2011, which can be found on the link above. These indicators kept on showing an steady growth on Taiwan economy.
The Taiwanese Council for Economic Planning and Development has released the information on the economic indicators corresponding to April and May 2011, which can be found on the link above. These indicators kept on showing an steady growth on Taiwan economy.
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