Staying alert: for foreign firms in China, worker safety requires vigilance

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Occupational health and safety is almost nonexistent in Chinese factories, requiring the multinationals which use the facilities to be vigilant about worker safety and protecting their brand image. Some, like McDonald's, hire independent auditors to visit subcontractors' factories, while others, including Nike and Reebok, employ their own experts on the site. Local government is negligent in enforcing national safety rules because of the wish to attract investment.

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Men with a mission

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Pascal Rey-Herme, and Arnaud Vaissie, co-founders of International SOS, which provides emergency medical and evacuation services, say that in the wake of increasing terrorism companies along with the evacuation and emergency medical services must also provide assessments of security and political risk. They recount on how their partnership succeeds in providing the best of the services globally.

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The body beautiful

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Body-building is increasingly popular in Guangzhou, China. Men and women from all walks of life are joining fitness centres in the city to work out for better body shape and fitness. Women are particularly keen on improving their appearance. Over 30 exercise establishments exist in Guangzhou. People are able to spend time at the gym because they have more spare time at the weekend.

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