Two major developments that took place earlier this year are expected to have far-reaching implications for the global manufacturing sector, and particularly in China. At first glance, they appear to be rather innocuous economic predictions. But a closer look reveals that while the global manufactur...

The multinational conglomerate 3M Co said it will continue its involvement in China's photovoltaic solar industry and will invest around $120 million in research and development in the country over the next five years.Kenneth Yu, president of 3M China Region and of 3M China, said that in five to 10...

US-based Dow Chemical Co's booth at a trade show in Shanghai. China released guidelines in December that encourage foreign investment in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, research and development, and energy conservation. Wu Jun / For China DailyDespite China's rising labor costs and an econo...