China Flood Risk Worsens as Rivers Threaten Levees Jun 18, 2008
Run-off in the Xijiang and Beijiang rivers was much higher than normal at their junction in Foshan city, Xinhua said, with more rain expected upstream. Flooding has struck as far north as Longnan, on the southern tip of Gansu province, where 365 died and 1. (Planet Ark, United States)
China: Floods kill 63 this month Jun 17, 2008
William Foreman Flooded homes on the banks of the Beijiang (North River) in the Sanshui district of Foshan, in China's southern Guangdong province Monday June 16, 2008 ... William Foreman Flooded homes on the banks of the Beijiang (North River) in the Sanshui district of Foshan, in China's southern Guangdong province Monday June 16, 2008 ... William Foreman Two men paddle past shipping containers submerged by flood waters from the Beijiang (North River) at the Sanshui Southern Port in Foshan, in... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
China floods pummel export heartland Jun 17, 2008
About a million people have been displaced in the neighbouring Guangxi region, and Guangdong is bracing for possible flooding in the low-lying Pearl River Delta, which embraces several big export manufacturing zones, including Foshan, Zhongshan and the province capital, Guangzhou ... Run-off in the Xijiang and Beijiang rivers was much higher than normal at their junction in Foshan city, with more rain expected upstream. (guardian.co.uk)
China floods kill 169 Jun 17, 2008
Banana trees were almost swallowed up by the muddy chocolate brown waters of the Xijiang River that overflowed its banks in Foshan, a city in prosperous Guangdong province ... The Beijiang River, which converges with the Xijiang in Foshan, swallowed a neighborhood that had been home to about 100 people. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
South China faces danger of flooding Jun 17, 2008
The runoff in Xijiang River was 46,800 cubic meters per second and in Beijiang River 15,200 cubic meters per second before they met each other in Foshan City, according to the Guangdong provincial headquarters of flood control and drought relief, which said this was far higher than normal. The danger of serious flooding is made worse by the pull from the moon, which is rising to its most powerful point in the month on Wednesday, posing a threat for river embankments across the delta, experts... (Xinhuanet, China)
Heavy rains trigger river embankment bursts in S China Jun 16, 2008
Meanwhile, Guangdong Province is on full alert as floods in the swollen rivers of Xijiang and Beijiang are expected to converge in Foshan City on Monday. Flooded houses are seen at Luzhai Town in Luzhai County, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 13, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rainstorms kill at least 57 in S China Jun 16, 2008
Guangdong was on full alert as floods in the swollen rivers of Xijiang and Beijiang were expected to converge in Foshan City on Monday. Fourteen monitoring sites on the two rivers recorded water levels above danger lines, the headquarters said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fireworks could be in short supply Jun 2, 2008
In February, more than 15,000 cartons of fireworks stored in 20 warehouses in Foshan City, in China's southern Guangdong Province, exploded. Then, an ice storm in Hunan Province shut down fireworks factories, halting production. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Celebrations set to fizzle after fireworks fire May 27, 2008
The difficulties date back to a warehouse explosion in the city of Foshan, near Guangzhou, which caused a blaze that spread to 20 warehouses and continued for 30 hours in February. Four people were injured and more than 1000 residents had to be evacuated. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Tulsa's Uzoh to Play on C-USA Team in China May 23, 2008
The Conference USA team will play three games vs. Chinese Olympic/National Team, on May 28, May 30, and June 1, in three different cities in Guangdong Province, the cities are Foshan, Yangjiang, and Huizhou. The team, coached by Memphis' John Calipari, features seven Memphis players -- Antonio Anderson, Robert Dozier, Willie Kemp, Doneal Mack, Pierre Niles, Jeff Robinson and Shawn Taggert -- , Tulsa's Uzoh and two players from Southern Miss and UTEP. In addition to the Memphis roster, Jeremy... (Tulsahurricane.com)
* China alarmed as virus kills toddler May 5, 2008
The Xinhua news agency said an 18-month old boy who died in Foshan, Guangdong Province, on Friday had enterovirus 71, known as EV-71. Another child who died in the same district on April 25 also tested positive, it said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Guangdong reports third child death from EV71 virus May 5, 2008
Two other boys, who also tested positive for EV71, died in the Gaoming District of Foshan City in late April. The province had registered 925 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease as of Sunday. (Xinhuanet, China)
China Warns Deadly Virus Cases May Rise Next Month After 22 Children Die May 4, 2008
An 18-month-old boy in Foshan city in southern Guangdong province may have died from hand, foot and mouth disease yesterday, the reported today, citing the city's health authorities. The boy may have been the second child to have died from the disease in Foshan, said the Guangdong-based newspaper. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
China combats deadly child virus May 4, 2008
The official Xinhua News Agency said an 18-month old boy who died in Foshan city in Guangdong province Friday had enterovirus 71, known as EV-71. Another child who died in the same district on April 25 also tested positive, it said. (MSNBC -- International)
WHO says virus that killed 24 children in China is not a threat to the Olympics May 4, 2008
"I don't see it at all as a threat to the Olympics or any upcoming events. ... This is a disease mainly affecting young children,'' WHO China representative Hans Troedsson told a news conference. Troedsson said the virus normally peaks in June and July so these outbreaks were earlier than normal, meaning there could still be an increase in infections as the weather warms up. The disease thrives in hot climates, and Asia has seen increased occurrences in recent years, including in Singapore,... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Deadly virus spreads to southern China May 3, 2008
The boy died in Guangdong's Foshan city from a suspected case of hand, foot and mouth disease, which was probably caused by the enterovirus 71, or EV71, Xinhua quoted provincial disease control authorities as saying. A mass outbreak of the intestinal virus has been spreading in Fuyang city in the eastern province of Anhui since early March. (International Herald Tribune)
Fears of virus spread as boy dies in south China: report May 3, 2008
The 18-month-old boy died Friday morning in Foshan city, Guangdong province just north of Hong Kong, the Xinhua news agency reported, citing local health officials. The case was probably caused by the intestinal virus known as enterovirus 71, or EV71, Xinhua said, citing preliminary examinations from the provincial disease prevention control center. (Yahoo! Asia News)
More Top Stories Asia Pacific Headlines May 3, 2008
The 18-month-old died Friday in Foshan city, Guangdong province bordering Hong Kong, the provincial health department said in a statement posted on its website. It is feared the case was due to an intestinal virus known as enterovirus 71, or EV71, an official with the department told AFP, citing the results of preliminary checks by the provincial disease prevention control centre. (Yahoo! Asia News)
CapitaLand has 30 ongoing projects Apr 14, 2008
Projects planned for the next one to two years include Summit Residences in Ningbo, I-World in Hangzhou, La Capitale and The Pines in Beijing, The Loft in Chengdu and The Riveria in Foshan. According to Leow, China's urban populace currently makes up 40% of its total population and by 2030, the urban ratio will increase to 60. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Courts withdraw verdicton ATM bandit Apr 9, 2008
The influential China Youth Daily reported that on March 26, a 27-year-old man came to an ATM machine in Guangdongs Foshan city. Before he inserted his banking card, the machine churned out a wad of banknotes. (Asia Times Online)
Chinese textile firms moving to reform amid falling orders Apr 5, 2008
The average monthly salary of textile workers in Xiqiao Town of Foshan City, a major textile production base, has reached 1,600 yuan (228 U.S. dollars)to 1,700 yuan, a 20 percent rise year-on-year, said an executive of Guangzhou Huanya Garment Co., Ltd. ... Eight printing and dyeing firms in Foshan were closed last year for not meeting the environmental protection standards ... This affected the textile industry chain and thus increased the costs of textile firms, said Chen Shubin, director of... (Xinhuanet, China)
Bruce Lee vs. Me Apr 1, 2008
Hong Kong actor Danny Chan (L), a martial arts movie star and Bruce Lee impersonator, performs during the filming for the television series "The Legend of Bruce Lee" in Foshan, south China's Guangdong province May 29, 2007. China state television has started shooting a 40-part television series about U.S.-born Kung-fu icon Bruce Lee with a budget of just $6. (Townhall.com)
Fund to aid PRD firms restructure Mar 5, 2008
BEIJING, March 5 -- Overseas-funded firms in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan and Dongguan in Guangdong Province have to undergo restructuring to raise their level of efficiency ... Multinationals in the world's top-500 bracket set up or increased investments in 179 projects 2007, with most of their units being in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan and Dongguan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Bruce Lee's kung fu master Ip Man to be profiled by Hong Kong directors Mar 4, 2008
FOSHAN, China -- Bruce Lee is the master to many martial arts fans, but less is known about his master, Ip Man, a pioneer in the kung fu style that influenced Lee ... They joined Ip's sons in paying tribute to their father at his hometown in the southern city of Foshan, a four hours northwest of Hong Kong ... Born in Foshan in 1893, Ip started training around 1903 in wing chun. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
* Two biopics to focus on the life of Ip Man Feb 29, 2008
By Min Lee AP, FOSHAN, CHINA Friday, Feb 29, 2008, Page 17 ... On Tuesday, action stars Donnie Yen (l) and Sammo Hung (x_) from the US television series Martial Law prepared to start shooting one of two planned movies about Ip, as they joined Ip's sons in paying tribute to their father at his hometown in the southern Chinese city of Foshan, about four hours northwest of Hong Kong by car ... Born in Foshan in 1893, Ip started his training in wing chun - which traces its roots to a monk... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kung fu master to be profiled Feb 28, 2008
27, 2008 12:00 AM FOSHAN, China - Bruce Lee is the master to many martial arts fans, but less is known about his master, Ip Man, a pioneer in the kung fu style that influenced Lee ... They joined Ip's sons in paying tribute to their father at his hometown in the southern city of Foshan, a four hours northwest of Hong Kong ... Born in Foshan in 1893, Ip started training around 1903 in wing chun. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Bruce Lee's Master Subject of Biopics Feb 28, 2008
Ip Chun, elder son of Bruce Lee's master, the late Ip Man poses in front of his father's statue after a press conference on the new movie "Ip Man" at the hometown of Ip Man in the southern Chinese city of Foshan, northwest of Hong Kong Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 ... Hong Kong action star Donnie Yen poses for photographers during a press conference on his new movie "Ip Man" at the hometown of Bruce Lee's master, the late Ip Man in the southern Chinese city of Foshan, northwest of Hong Kong Tuesday,... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Rainy Chinese New Year Parade Forecast Feb 23, 2008
The parade finale , the Golden Dragon, was made in the small town of Foshan, China. It is over 200 feet long and is makes its way along the parade route with 600,000 firecrackers riding shotgun. (NBC 11, CA)
Water Back In South China City After Oil Spill Feb 19, 2008
Much of the city of Foshan, in the Hong Kong border province of Guangdong, was without water for several hours on Saturday after a white, foul-smelling slick was spotted in the Xijiang River, forcing an emergency operation to clean up the spill. "Tests show the water was safe to drink, but we will keep on monitoring the water quality in the river," Xinhua quoted an official surnamed Li in Foshan's publicity department as saying. (Planet Ark, United States)
* Business Briefs Feb 15, 2008
Chi Mei planned to increase its investments in its LCD module and LCD TV assemblers in Foshan, Guangdong Province and Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, according to a filing to the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corp.. The Tainan-based company told investors late last month that Chi Mei would have a significant growth this year as robust demand for LCD TVs and computer monitors may cause a supply constraint in the second half. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Firework warehouse explodes in China Feb 15, 2008
Firefighters are trying to control the fire at a warehouse in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province in the early morning on Feb. 14, 2008 ... Firework and firecracker explosions light up the sky over a warehouse in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province in the early morning on Feb. 14, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fireworks warehouse explosions rock S China city Feb 15, 2008
Firefighters are trying to control the fire at a warehouse in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province in the early morning on Feb. 14, 2008 ... GUANGZHOU, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters in south China's Guangdong Province began to clear up the debris as explosions caused by fireworks stored in 20 warehouses in Foshan City stopped by 10 a.m. on Friday ... Five people, including four warehouse guards, were questioned by police in connection with the incident, said a spokesman for Foshan's... (Xinhuanet, China)
South China expressway closed over subsidence collapse Feb 15, 2008
The incident raised memories of June last year, when the 1,600-meter-long Jiujiang bridge over the Xijiang River in Foshan collapsed, killing nine people. The road collapse and subsequent traffic control measures have extended the trip from Dongguan to Guangzhou's Baiyun Airport from 70 minutes to two hours, said Zhong Jinhui, a civil aviation official in Dongguan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Last call for shoe firms in Guangdong Feb 5, 2008
Some, such as 34-year-old Xiao Hanjun, from Hubei province in central China, heading home for the new year, hoped to find work in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, after being laid off a month ago, ending 10 years of working in a factory in Guangdong's Foshan ... Zhu Yongxin, who has had a clothing factory in Zhang Cha city in Foshan, Guangdong, for 11 years, echoed Jins views, saying the cost of steel for buttons had increased to more than 60,000 yuan (US$8,350) a ton recently from 20,000 yuan in... (Asia Times Online)
Railways best serve our transport needs Feb 1, 2008
The cities around the Pearl River Delta, including Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhongshan, Zhuhai and Macao are all within one hour's traveling distance. It is in effect a mega city of about 40 million people. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hundreds of thousands stranded by Chinese blizzards Jan 28, 2008
She said she would probably spend the holiday in her small apartment in nearby Foshan city, where she works in a factory that makes digital cameras. There's no reason to get upset about this or blame anyone, Yang said. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Sour market looks sweet to China's developers Jan 17, 2008
65 billion) IPO by Foshan, Guangdong-based Country Garden made the companys 25-year-old owner Yang Huiyan the mainland's richest woman, as retail investors applied to buy 255 times more shares than were available while. the institutional portion of the sale was more than 50 times oversubscribed. (Asia Times Online)
Safety scares, rip-offs: China's rough capitalism daunts foreign buyers but still they come Jan 13, 2008
The Irishman, who now prefers Tsingtao beer over Guinness, worked with a family-run factory in the southern Chinese city of Foshan. They became so close that he was invited to the matriarch's birthday party at the family's luxurious compound with swimming pool and snooker table. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
USC's Amy Rodriguez Makes U.S. National Team Roster Jan 10, 2008
After settling into the U.S. Women's National Team Training camp early this month, Rodriguez has been named to the U.S. roster for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament, to be held Jan. 16-20 in Foshan, China ... Date Match-Up City Kickoff / ET Jan. 16 USA vs. Canada Foshan, China 1:00 p.m. / 12 a.m. Jan. 16 China vs. Finland Foshan, China 4:30 p.m. / 3:30 a.m. ... Jan. 18 Finland vs. USA Foshan, China 2 p.m. / 1 a.m. Jan. 18 China vs. Canada Foshan, China 4:30 p.m. / 3:30 a.m.. (Pac-10.org)
Cheney, DiMartino Selected for U.S. Women's National Team Duty Jan 10, 2008
Bruin soccer players headed to Foshan, China ... Sundhage chose 20 players who will travel to Foshan, China, on Tuesday in preparation for the 2008 Four Nations Tournament, being held Jan. 16-20 at the Foshan Sports Center. (Uclabruins.com)
Solo back on U.S. team, and headed to China Jan 9, 2008
But new coach Pia Sundhage, who will make her debut with the American team at the Four Nations Tournament in Foshan, China, selected Solo and Scurry as her keepers on Tuesday. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Briefs | Sony Open spotlight is on 17-year-old Fujikawa Jan 9, 2008
Sundhage picked Solo, 26, and Scurry, 36, as her keepers for next week's Four Nations Tournament in Foshan, China. Chelsea wins: Everton defender Joleon Lescott put the ball into his own net in injury time to give 10-man Chelsea a 2-1 win in the first game of a two-match League Cup semifinal in England. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Li Ka-Shing Rushes Into China Development Where Bond Angels Fear to Tread Jan 9, 2008
Country Garden Holdings Co., based in Foshan, Guangdong, tripled its land for development to 51. 9 million square meters between April and August, according to an Oct. 29 Moody's report. (Bloomberg)
Bentley remains atop national rankings Jan 9, 2008
But new coach Pia Sundhage, who will make her debut with the American team at the Four Nations Tournament in Foshan, China, Jan. 16-20, selected Solo and Scurry as her keepers. The Mariners signed veteran infielder Miguel Cairo to a one-year contract, hoping to give starting second baseman Jose Lopez more prodding to improve. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Virginia's Sauerbrunn Named NSCAA Scholar Athlete of the Year Jan 3, 2008
After the camp, new U.S. head coach Pia Sundhage will select a 20-player roster for the Four Nations Tournament being held Jan. 16-20 in Foshan, China. theacc. (Theacc.com)
Displaced by dam, resettled with dignity Jan 2, 2008
Official figures show 9,000 of these people have moved to Guangdong Province since the relocation program began in the early 1990s, and settled in cities such as Guangzhou, Foshan, Huizhou and Zhaoqing. The Guangdong provincial government has spent 215 million yuan (29. (Xinhuanet, China)
Universal Travel Group Filed 8-K/A on Recently Acquired Foshan Overseas Dec 27, 2007
The filing includes the financial statements of Foshan Overseas International for the years ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 and the periods ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006 ... In October, UTVG completed the acquisition of Foshan Overseas International, a China-based company that handles domestic and international travel inquiries as well as corporate travel, offering specialized packages that include national and international air ticket booking, hotel reservations,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Axa to double value over five years Nov 23, 2007
Axa had also been awarded three new licences in China to operate in Foshan, Shenzhen and Nanjing. "With our new targets for Australia and NZ, our strengthened position in Hong Kong and our expanding presence in the rest of the Asian region, we remain well-positioned for growth," Mr Penn said. (The Australian)
Washburn: How they got to the China Tour Nov 22, 2007
Hometown: Beijing, Northeast China Current residence: Foshan, Guangdong Province, South China The son of timber mill laborers, Li is one of the first generation of Chinese golfers to have picked up the game in school, in his case No. 77 Secondary School, a well-known academy in Beijing that offers a golf major. A former soccer goalkeeper, the 6-foot-3 Li was spotted at the age of 16 by Song Liangliang, the current deputy secretary general of the China Golf Association, and encouraged to enroll... (ESPN -- Golf)
Now, German clubs are coming to Asia Nov 22, 2007
And Cottbus will play two games in three days when they play China s national team on Dec 18 in Guangzhou and then a Chinese Olympic Select team in Foshan on Dec 20. The German sides will promote the Bundesliga which competes with the English, Spanish and Italian Leagues for a share of the Asian market. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Badminton: Useful test for Lee Nov 20, 2007
He showed that he was ready for the challenges in the tournament beginning tomorrow in Guangzhou when he contributed the only point in Malaysia's 1-3 defeat by South Korea in the mixed team tie at the International Top Four Invitational Championship which ended on Saturday in Foshan, Guangdong province. The world number two recovered from a first-game setback to beat a gritty Park Sung-hwan 15-21, 21-6, 21-18. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ritalin: does it work? Nov 17, 2007
Ritalin: does it work. Six free DVDs in The Times, starting Saturday. (Times Online)
Malaysians stand to win RM125,000 in Top Four Invitational Nov 10, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's six-member mixed team, led by Lee Chong Wei, stand to pick up a cool RM125,000 if they win the International Top Four Invitational Championships in Foshan, China, from Nov 16-17 ... Golden opportunity: Chin Eei Hui and Wong Pei Tty are part of the six-member mixed team for the International Top Four Invitational Championships in Foshan, China, from Nov 16-17 ... My name has been listed for the Foshan invitational. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Country Garden outdoes rivals in bond sale Nov 7, 2007
Country Garden's sale has driven down prices of Chinese bonds, and the company, based in Foshan, Guangdong, will pay about a percentage point more than yields on similarly rated debt from Shimao Property Holdings ... A spokesman for Country Garden in Foshan could not be reached for comment. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
China province 'may sue Mattel' Nov 7, 2007
Lida Plastic Toy Co, based in Foshan City in Guangdong, is also reported to be planning to support the suit. No details were given of when the suit might be filed with a US court. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Country Garden Sets Target Yield at 9.75 Percent for $1.5 Billion of Bonds Nov 6, 2007
The Foshan, Guangdong-based company plans to raise at least $1 billion ... Johnson Murr, a spokesman for Country Garden in Foshan, couldn't immediately be reached for a comment. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Chinese debt sale raises risk on property bonds Nov 2, 2007
Shimao's reported revenue of about $867 million in 2006, while Country Garden, based in Foshan, Guangdong Province, made $996 million. Today in Marketplace by Bloomberg. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
China beats Myanmar 4-0 in World Cup qualifying Oct 29, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- China beat Myanmar again in their second encounter in the 2010 World Cup qualifying, with 4-0 here on Sunday, after it scored a 7-0 victory over Myanmar earlier this month in Foshan, Guangdong Province of China. China won the match with frequent and overwhelming attacks against Myanmar's goal in the first half of the match, which kicked off at 4 p.m. in the Kuala Lumpur Football Association Stadium at Cheras here. (Xinhuanet, China)
* SOUTH AFRICA 2010 FIFA: Myanmar, China to play politically charged qualifier Oct 28, 2007
They won 7-0 in the first leg in Foshan, in southern Guangdong Province, and only have to avoid losing 8-0 to be guaranteed a place in the next round of Asia's qualifiers. Vladimir Petrovic, who declared he was not satisfied even with the lopsided scoreline against Myanmar in Guangdong, is expected to field his best 11 players. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Petrovic unhappy despite big win Oct 23, 2007
BANGKOK: China got their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a flying start with a 7-0 rout of Myanmar in their first-round first-leg match in Foshan on Sunday. Keen to make amends for a disappointing Asian Cup, the Chinese moved an inch closer to reaching their second World Cup Finals with striker Qu Bo scoring the first and last goals of the game to condemn Myanmar to a near-certain early exit. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
China trounces Myanmar 7-0 Oct 22, 2007
China's Liu Jian (L) is congratulated by captain Li Weifeng after his scoring during the first round of the FIFA 2010 World Cup Asian qualifying soccer match with Myanmar in Foshan, south China's Guangdong province, Oct. 21, 2007 ... FOSHAN, Guangdong Province, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- China stormed to a stylish 7-0 victory over Myanmar to open its 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign at the Century Lotus Stadium here on Sunday ... China's Zhao Junzhe (L) vies with a player of Myanmar during the first... (Xinhuanet, China)
Malaysia to play hosts Oct 19, 2007
China are to play the first-leg match against Myanmar in Foshan on Sunday. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Asian 2010 World Cup Qualifying Oct 18, 2007
The Associated Press Published: October 18, 2007. Bangladesh 1, Tajikistan 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
China's Richest, Thanks To An IPO And Dad Oct 9, 2007
Yeung has a good relationship with the local government and is currently a member of the Standing Committee of the People s Political Consultative Conference in Foshan, one of the largest cities in Guangdong Province. More On This Topic. (Forbes)
Mack Woos Ma in China as Morgan Stanley Overtakes UBS, Goldman Sachs, HSBC Oct 3, 2007
Morgan Stanley shot to the top this year as it won a bigger share of sales by closely held companies, ranging from Country Garden Holdings Co. in Foshan in China's southern province of Guangdong to Anta Sports Products Ltd. in Jinjiang in the southeastern province of Fujian. Investment banks now have a bigger pool of clients instead of just one, the Chinese government,'' said Mark Mobius, who oversees $30 billion as managing director of Templeton Asset Management. (Bloomberg)
