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Fossil Fuel Technologies Emphasized in US China Energy Co-operation

November 18, 2009

Analysis by:Frank Chu, Principal,

Analysis of:U.S.-China Clean Energy Announcements | www.energy.gov

In a joint declaration, President Obama and President Hu of China announced a package of co-operation initiatives on clean energy to deal with the issue of climate change  and oil dependance.  While the 7 initiatives cover a wide range of actions and technologies  from joint R&D, energy efficiency standards, wind,  solar, biofuel and electric vehicles development, etc, the major emphasis appears to be on the efficient use of fossil fuel and carbon capture technologies. 

China's Anti-Monopoly Bureau Approves the Panasonic-Sanyo Transaction

November 11, 2009

Analysis by:Matthew Murphy, Managing Director,

Analysis of:China's Anti-Monopoly Bureau Approves the Panasonic-Sanyo Transaction | www.mmlcgroup.com

The Chinese Anti-Monopoly Bureau (AMB) handed down its decision in early November 2009, regarding Panasonic’s acquisition of Sanyo. The AMB approved the transaction subject to divestiture of certain assets. The decision is more comprehensive that previous decisions, although this case was the first to go into a third phase of investigation by the AMB indicating the complications involved.

Electric Car Makers Urge For Government Subsidies in China

November 3, 2009

Analysis by:Frank Chu, Principal,

Analysis of:Will China Miss Out On Electric Car Investment? | blogs.wsj.com

While China is poised to become the world's largest car market and manufacturer, its strategy to promote electric vehicles as a means to minimize foreign oil dependence has been called into questions.  Some analysts even observed that the  Government's reluctance to provide subsidies to private purchase of electric vehicles may lead to a miss opportunity for China.   What are the possible reasons behind the government's inaction?

The Regulation of Online Games in China

October 30, 2009

Analysis by:Matthew Murphy, Managing Director,

Analysis of:The Regulation of Online Games in China | www.mmlcgroup.com

The online games industry in China is becoming incredibly profitable, with millions of regular users and an endless thirst for new games and technology. This article looks at the regulations and departments in China that are claiming authority to regulate this space. As expected there is considerable room for improvement, however the regulatory environment is beginning to take shape.

Would the hydrate discovery alter China's energy strategy

October 15, 2009

Analysis by:Frank Chu, Principal,

Analysis of:China: Huge hydrate gas discovery made in Tibet | www.energy-pedia.com

The announcement of  hydrate (a form of frozen methane) discovery in Qinghai province   aroused quite a bit of attention in China. In view of China's poor natural gas reserve and the increasing role of non-coal based fuel, it is not difficult to see why the Chinese are so excited about the find.  As China's energy sources depend heavily on its coal reserve and oil/gas imports, there is speculation that the hydrate discovery may change the supply mix and cause a shift in its energy strategy.

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