China Development Research Centre

Infrastructure and distribution raise similar problems. Capable third-party chemical distributors offering consistently high levels of service are not universally available. According to a 2002 study published by the State Council s China Development Research Centre, 70 percent of China s commercial enterprises have their own fleet of vehicles and 80 percent own their warehouse facilities. MNCs thinking about setting up their own (Western-style) nationwide chemical distribution network have soon been discouraged by the high risks and costs involved. 

Figure 85.1 The key organizations of the National IDD Elimination Program. NDRC, National Development and Reform Commission CNSIC, China National Salt Industry Corporation MOH, Ministry of Health CDC, Centre for Disease Prevention and Control NIDDAC, National IDD Advisory Committee NEDRC, National Endemic Diseases. Research Centre NTTST, National Training and Technical Support Team NRL, National IDD Reference Laboratory.

Shanghai Plastics Industrial United is a major producer of engineered plastics and thermoset plastics in China. It has 13 factories and a research centre, the Engineering Plastic Application Development Center. In addition to engineered plastics and thermoset plastics, the company manufactures speciality high molecular weight materials and other plastic products. 

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