A worker operates a forklift past rows of refrigerators ready for
shipment to the United States at Haier factory in China's eastern port
city of Qingdao, August 13,2003. Haier Group's CEO, Zhang Ruimin, who
has an obsession with the United States, is hoping the Chinese home
appliance giant's niche products grab the attention of the
patriotically brand-loyal Americans. Zhang is banking on the youth to
establish a U.S. beach-head for the $9 billion conglomerate, which
makes more than 80 products including refrigerators, televisions,
washing machines, computers and mobilephones. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV

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