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Foreign rail firms shunted as 'Made in China' mantra gathers pace
Published Wed, Aug 3, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Shanghai
FOREIGN firms say they are struggling to gain access to China's vast railway market as the country, seeking to transform its domestic industry into an export powerhouse, tightens the bidding criteria on rail tenders.
The complaints echo similar concerns raised in other industries including technology and renewable energy, and highlight what some foreign companies see as an uneven playing field when operating in China.
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