I read an article yesterday titled: "Day When Chinese Cars Jam U.S. Roads Is Nearing".
With the Nano hitting the Indian market, I wonder what the Chinese have in store for us.
A handful of Chinese auto companies showed at the North American International Auto Show this year, and one of them displayed "a collection of tiny, bubble-shaped cars that look better prepared to carry golfers on fairways rather than U.S. roads." I have to admit, although I would not want to be in one of these tiny cars when a Hummer hits me, I would love to own a bubble-shaped car! What a way to start your morning -- happy and bubbly!

But on more of a serious note, I would hope that these cars pass all the safety & crash tests the first time around. That is really one thing that worries me with Chinese products. Being in the purchasing field, I procure materials globally in order to get the best deal. By best deal, I mean suppliers must meet quality, reliability/delivery, and price goals. Chinese companies are competing and winning the bids, but from my experience they require more manpower on our side since inspections of goods are instrumental in keeping the suppliers honest.
I also worry about the labor conditions of factory workers, and hope that they are not being exploited.

I am very excited to be taking this class and take time to actually learn about the history, culture and changing foreign relations of China.