Friday, July 29, 2011

China Should Buy U.S. Equities Instead of Treasuries, Economist Xie Says

Article Bloomberg

China should buy US-listed China Stocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Saturday, July 23, 2011

New Energy Systems: Powerful Possibilities

Article Seeking Alpha

The GM Story: How Business Really Gets Done in China



China is the world's largest auto market, yet it is unknown territory for many Western auto executives. Michael Dunne's lively account of General Motors' difficult adjustment to China's brand of capitalism is a fun and informative read for anyone who wants to know how business really gets done in China.

Wiley & Sons this month is publishing "American Wheels, Chinese Roads: The Story of General Motors in China." The author, Detroit native Michael Dunne, is president of Dunne & Co., a Hong Kong-based investment advisory firm that specializes in Asia's automotive markets. Dunne has spent the past two decades working in Beijing and Shanghai. He currently divides his time between China and Jakarta, where he lives with his wife, Merlien, and their three children.

Chapter 9, "Signing the Deal," details GM Chairman Jack Smith's awkward encounter with Chinese protocol as he tries to arrange a signing ceremony for GM's joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. The J-V, Shanghai General Motros Co. Ltd., has become one of China's leading automakers.

U.S. Retailers Take a Licking in China

Article The Motley Fool

One of the only US retailers that is veryyyyyyyyyyyyyy succesful in China is KFC (Yum Brands)

Solar Mirages Bring Muddy Waters Concerns to Panel Makers

Article Bloomberg

Fake Apple Store in China: Update with Video

Story on BirdAbroad

Thursday, July 21, 2011

How Chinese Investors Invest in China

Article The Motley Fool

Highlight

It's bad everywhereIn fact, fraud is likely also a problem on Chinese exchanges. Chinese money managers we talked with during our recent research trip to the country estimated that somewhere between 20% to 40% of Chinese listed companies are misrepresenting themselves to investors in some fashion. To corroborate this point, a local audit professional revealed that it can take days for a bank in China to confirm corporate cash balances for Chinese companies, with the auditor suspicious that the bank is calling the company to ask what the balance should be.

If you read the article completely you could conclude that China listed stocks in the US have higher corporate governance than stocks listed on exchanges in China. So in China there are more frauds than in the U.S.!

So in the end it could be that many institutional investors are going to buy US-listed China stocks instead.

Maybe I am just dreaming and hoping that US-listed China stocks go higher day after day.............................it's time to go to bed!

Moody's China Red Flag Report under Scrutiny by HK Regulator

Article Reuters

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Interview Short Seller Carson Block from Muddy Waters

Interview Muddy Waters’ Carson Block: ‘I’m Proud of the Impact We’ve Had’

TechFaith Wireless Technology Limited (CNTF) Just A Matter Of Time

With all the media coverage of allegedly fraudulent Chinese companies, Chinese share prices overall have suffered, including that of many companies that clearly do really exist and make money every day. In other words, babies are being thrown out with bath water and that usually spells opportunity.

One of these companies that will blossom is TechFaith Wireless. Check out their latest presentation!

Company Presentation July 2011

Why China Looks Like a Buy

Article Weekend Edition WSJ

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Longwei Petroleum (LPH) The Next Rebound Winner

I really like the website Star Analyst Online of Kevin Chen. He made a complete study of Longwei (LPH). READ his latest piece: Longwei Petroleum (LPH) Power of Vertical Expansion and Alternative Growth Strategy

Personally I think we have seen the bottom in the US-listed China (RTO) Stock Space. So pay close attention to a rebound in a lot of China stocks that are trading below cash or have a P/E below 5.

We will see normalized stock prices again, it's just a matter of time!

Fraud Prevalent in Reverse Merger Companies with Operations in China

Article Boardmember.com

Monday, July 18, 2011

Chinese Steel Stocks: Bargains Under $4 (CHOP, GSI, OSSN, SUTR)

Article SmallCap Network

Artificial Life Announces New Business Strategy

I am not a visionary but after my article about Artificial Life (ALIF), the company came with a Press Release.

Company transforms into global mobile investment holding with BRICS focus.


However, our stock price and market cap have not followed this success story and our stock price has now reached such low levels that are in no way satisfying. Therefore, we made the strategic decision to change our business model and goals. We believe this is necessary and appropriate now and in the best interest of all our shareholders.

Bullshit of course if Accounts Receivable (AR) was acceptable and accounting firms were not questioning the financials of the company, management was right with their statement.