Good To Know – 5 Bullet Points
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The most popular Swedish brands in China: |
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The brands of Ericsson, Volvo, Tetra Pak, SKF and Ikea have become the most popular
among Chinese people (2006).
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Employment by Swedish firms in China: |
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In 2005 employment by Swedish firms grew by 30 percent to 43,550 persons.
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China's trade status for Sweden:
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China has become Sweden's largest market in Asia since 2004 and Sweden is China's
largest trade partner in north Europe.
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Swedish joint ventures in China:
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Sweden has set up about 200 joint ventures in China, including Astra (Wu Xi) Pharmaceutical
Co. Ltd., Shougang Kanthal Corporation Ltd., Nanjing Ericsson Communication Co.
Ltd. and Beijing Nankou SKF Railway Bearing Co. Ltd.
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Areas where Swedish companies are located:
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Swedish companies are primarily located in or around Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing.
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