Why has Nokia Chosen China for some of its factories?

Lesson Objective: Why has Nokia Chosen China for some of its factories? Learning outcomes By the end of the lesson I will 1.give reasons why factories are relocating to China 2.be able explain the impacts of industrialisation on China and on other countries 3.explain how the changes in China might not be sustainable (extension activity) I am learning this because 1.China is a growing industrial superpower. As China grows, it will compete with other countries for the resources needed to continue growing. We are in competition with China. I will know if I am successful I can 1.Develop basic reasons why Nokia has chosen China.

Why has Nokia chosen China as a location for some of its factories?

Trade with China - Who buys Chinese goods? US$ millions USA 11,809 Japan 6,729 Germany4,013 Taiwan 1,197 France944 Italy706 United Kingdom613 Spain102 Denmark101 Singapore21 Slovakia20 Russia13 Canada12 Australia11 Greece11 TASK: Create a bar graph to show which countries import goods from China. 5,000 10,000 US $million imports Which countries import goods from China? 0

Problem 1: Product reputation and safety – watch the following two short videos from the BBC online news. Identify the problems which are discussed and how the Chinese government are dealing with the problems. China takes action on food industry safety China executes man in charge of food and drugs safety for taking bribes Oops!

Problem 2: In the past, China has concentrated on making cheap copies of products but now it is looking to spend money on research and development. Look at the short BBC news clip and explain why it is making this change and how it is going to be possible to achieve it. China changes emphasis from just manufacturing to R&D and manufacturing Oops #2 !

Problem 3: China has many large companies that are well known in China but now it wants to get its brand names known overseas. Look at the short BBC online news clip and use the example of Lenovo to explain why the Chinese want people to recognise their brands and how they are trying to achieve this aim. asx Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo fights to get its brand better known Oops #3 !