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TAIPEI : Improving cross-strait ties between Taiwan and the mainland is evident at Asia's biggest IT trade show.
For the first time, 80 companies from the Chinese mainland are making an appearance at Computex Taipei. The five-day event opened on Tuesday.
The spotlight this year is on low-cost notebook computers and advanced broadband Internet mobile technology.
Ultra-thin and low-cost mini-laptops are among the hottest catch. Called the "netbook", the technology-packed gizmo is designed for wireless communication and surfing.
"This is the world's lightest netbook. It's only 1.1 inches thick and weighs 1.1kg. It's covered with a crystal hard shell case... It comes with the latest lithium-ion battery, which can last for over 5 hours," said Cho Yen-Ming, product manager of ASUSTek Computer Inc.
For those who are waiting for bargains to replace their old desktops, it is a must to check out the all-in-one PCs showcased at the trade show.
Hsieh He-Guang, product manager of Acer, said: "This is an all-in-one PC, with no hard-case and keyboard. You can directly activate it through its 23-inch multi-point touch screen. Powered by Windows 7 and the multi-point touch browser, you can enlarge or turn the picture, or minimise it on the screen."
The cutting-edge products at the fair appear to have overwhelmed the fears of the global recession, and the threat of H1N1 flu.
The organiser said the show is expected to generate US$20 billion in business.
One big difference at this year's Computex Taipei show is the presence of Chinese companies. A total of 80 companies from the mainland gather at the "Cross-strait Pavilion", together with their Taiwanese rivals, offering IT solutions to overseas buyers.
"I hope I could build up connections with Taiwan's big scale PC manufacturers... So attending the show was a priority," said Lien Hsiou-Ing, spokesmen of Huawei Company.
"I want to meet Taiwanese and international buyers, and introduce our products to them," said Wang Yen, sales director of ShenZhen Coby Communication.
In the last few months, the impact of mainland's US$600 billion stimulus spending has benefited Asia's tech sector - especially Taiwan.
A team of Chinese electronic makers have arrived here to purchase billions of dollars worth of home appliances.
"They are now in Taiwan purchasing LCD panels, which is expected to total US$2 billion. But last night, they said it could go up to US$2.2 billion," said Dr Wang Chih-Kang, chairman of Taiwan External Trade Development Council.
Two more purchasing teams are expected here, and they can certainly expect a warm welcome in Taiwan. - CNA /ls
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