This reality is reflected in a survey conducted by Fortune, in which 50 percent of young Chinese consumers (the pioneers inthe marketing literature) confirmed that they would love an iPhone, but cannot really afford one.
That possibility inspired Ms. Dai, the translator, an associate professor and vice dean of the department of Chinese language and literature at Fudan University in Shanghai.
While the existing literature lacks details on specific programs, some recent articles hint at Chinese interest in developing certain technologies, particularly inthe areas of remote sensing and reconnaissance.