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• Expo to Strengthen Image of Swiss Companies - Bernard Hagen, 30 April 2010

The largest world exhibition of all time opened up in Shanghai. “The Expo is the biggest showcase of international display that Chinese will have ever seen. It is a great chance to further strengthen the image of Switzerland and Swiss companies, which are a very important component of the Swiss image”, says Nicolas Musy, Managing Director of Swiss Center Shanghai (SCS). SCS, the largest cluster of Swiss enterprises in China, is a non-profit organization that facilitates the market entry of companies in the Far East. “Chinese decision makers see Swiss companies as very reliable, accurate and professional – especially in the machinery and precision industries. This is a good chance to cultivate this image”, states Mr. Musy.

• CAFTA Clears First Hurdle - Editor, 23 April 2010

In the midst of the global economic crisis last year, CAFTA, or China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, was established to assist numerous regions in weathering the economic storm. Free trade posts were also set up with South Korea, as well as Japan. Looking back on a year of working with ASEAN, it has been revealed that economic growth and export development have increased in leaps and bounds, and that the future of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area looks brighter than ever. The first year was the greatest hurdle to overcome, and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area has passed with flying colors.