China’s economic planner is trying to lure more American companies to Jilin province, whose capital Changchun is known as “China’s Detroit”, because it makes so many automobiles. Photo: Xinhua
China’s economic planner is trying to lure more American companies to Jilin province, whose capital Changchun is known as “China’s Detroit”, because it makes so many automobiles. Photo: Xinhua

China implores US firms to invest more in northeast rust-belt region near Russia, North Korea

  • During a round-table discussion attended by representatives of 55 American firms, China’s economic planner gives its pitch to pull in foreign investment
  • But some foreign executives say China’s laws are still not transparent enough and the playing field remains uneven, with domestic firms still having the upper hand

China’s economic planner is trying to lure more American companies to Jilin province, whose capital Changchun is known as “China’s Detroit”, because it makes so many automobiles. Photo: Xinhua
China’s economic planner is trying to lure more American companies to Jilin province, whose capital Changchun is known as “China’s Detroit”, because it makes so many automobiles. Photo: Xinhua
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