Did I ever tell you that I LOVE China? it fascinates me. I don't even have to tell you that I want to eat Chinese noodles every day do I? It's a crazy place.
Currently on my mind about China-
by Xinhua Writer Zhang Zhengfu
BEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- A 30-second TV commercial remains a hot topic in China nearly two weeks after four Chinese industry associations launched a "Made in China" ad campaign on the CNN news network.
The ad, currently airing on the International, U.S. and Headline News channels of the CNN, highlights international involvement in producing high-quality Chinese goods.
It features an MP3 "Made in China with software from Silicon Valley" and clothes "Made in China with French designers," among others.
"It is necessary to let the world know China is not the only country that benefits from 'Made in China.' Those who set trade barriers would themselves suffer from their own measures," a netizen by the name arsw said at the online forum of www.sina.com.cn, a leading Chinese portal website.
The TV commercial was designed to tell overseas consumers that Chinese companies work with overseas firms to produce quality products, the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts, one of the ad makers, said in a statement.
Back to me, Julie
So, the "made in China" label is suffering. You know the reasons- cheaply made products, tainted baby formula, lead paint. The campaign wants you to connect that China is producing European and American designed products. Perhaps that is what many people think about when they consider Chinese made products. Josh and I have a different take. We think the ad should say something more like:
"made with free range slaves"
or
"most of our employees have their own beds"
or
"most of our employees get paid...sometimes"
Crazy crazy China.
Currently on my mind about China-
by Xinhua Writer Zhang Zhengfu
BEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- A 30-second TV commercial remains a hot topic in China nearly two weeks after four Chinese industry associations launched a "Made in China" ad campaign on the CNN news network.
The ad, currently airing on the International, U.S. and Headline News channels of the CNN, highlights international involvement in producing high-quality Chinese goods.
It features an MP3 "Made in China with software from Silicon Valley" and clothes "Made in China with French designers," among others.
"It is necessary to let the world know China is not the only country that benefits from 'Made in China.' Those who set trade barriers would themselves suffer from their own measures," a netizen by the name arsw said at the online forum of www.sina.com.cn, a leading Chinese portal website.
The TV commercial was designed to tell overseas consumers that Chinese companies work with overseas firms to produce quality products, the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts, one of the ad makers, said in a statement.
Back to me, Julie
So, the "made in China" label is suffering. You know the reasons- cheaply made products, tainted baby formula, lead paint. The campaign wants you to connect that China is producing European and American designed products. Perhaps that is what many people think about when they consider Chinese made products. Josh and I have a different take. We think the ad should say something more like:
"made with free range slaves"
or
"most of our employees have their own beds"
or
"most of our employees get paid...sometimes"
Crazy crazy China.
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