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To: RealMuLan who wrote (53351)	9/14/2004 10:55:56 AM
From: RealMuLan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

Companies increase overseas R&D funding 13/09/2004 - 18:30:20 The hunt for top research skills and the attraction of large, fast growing markets is encouraging more companies to invest in overseas research and development (R&D), according to a new report published today by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by Scottish Development International. A total of 52% of companies plan to increase their overseas investment in R&D in the next three years, while a further 38% will maintain current spending levels over the same period, according to a global survey of 104 senior executives conducted for the report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Business leaders identify China as the top destination for future overseas R&D spending, followed by the USA, India, the UK and Germany - a result that marks the growing attractiveness of key emerging markets as locations for technology innovation. Top ten countries for overseas R&D spending over next three years % of respondents 1. China 39% 2. US 29% 3. India 28% 4. The UK 24% 5. Germany 19% 6. Brazil 11% 7. Japan 10% 8.= France/Italy 9% 10. Czech Republic 8% 212.2.162.45

To: RealMuLan who wrote (53351)	9/16/2004 3:42:25 AM
From: Seeker of Truth	Respond to of 74559

I happen not to read the New York Times nor do I have or want any access to what the stupid and evil CIA is saying. Some time back I heard from Chinese people with mainland contacts that there is friction between Hu and Jiang. The fact that they told me this doesn't make it true. Sitting here in Canada I can't possibly know what's true about that report. You on the other hand cite the statement from comrade Wang as proof positive that it isn't so. Maybe you are young as well as naive. Perhaps you are 26. When I was 26 I also believed everything that the Chinese communist party said. I've lived long enough to find out, sadly, that in fact they sometimes lie. Therefore your citation of Wang's statement doesn't really prove anything. No doubt it's a fact that he said what he said. Whether he was telling the truth or not, well the Chinese history books of 2050 will probably inform us. I doubt that you have a reliable pipe line to Chung Nan Hai. This thread is about protecting our finances in a time of extraordinary threats. Unconditional trust, as you have, can easily lead to personal financial disaster. So: Down with religion, i.e. unconditional trust. Long live the scientific method! Let's happily watch the Chinese people work their way to the end of poverty.