The mystery of the Chinese consumer
Multinational firms trying to woo Chinese consumers have so far concentrated on the country's thriving coastal regions. P&G, an American maker of shampoo, toothpaste and other sundries, has its Chinese headquarters in Guangzhou. Its Anglo-Dutch rival Unilever's home is in Shanghai. Yet both firms are preparing for a "second consumer revolution" among the 665m Chinese who live in rural areas.
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The Economist (US)
July 09, 2011