China aims to produce 98 mln computers in 2006
China expects to produce 98 mln desktop and laptop computers in 2006, mostly for overseas markets
?BEIJING (AFX) - China expects to produce 98 mln desktop and laptop computers in 2006, mostly for overseas markets, the official Xinhua news agency reported Sunday.
Of the output forecast for this year, China aims to export 58 mln computers, or 59 pct of the total, the agency said, citing the Ministry of Information Industry.
However the surge in exports of Chinese computers has also forced computer makers to cut their prices to remain competitive.
The average export price for a desktop last year stood at 617 usd, down from 644 usd at the end of 2004, Xinhua said.
Of the output forecast for this year, China aims to export 58 mln computers, or 59 pct of the total, the agency said, citing the Ministry of Information Industry.
However the surge in exports of Chinese computers has also forced computer makers to cut their prices to remain competitive.
The average export price for a desktop last year stood at 617 usd, down from 644 usd at the end of 2004, Xinhua said.
