news bulletins – answers

Samsung dials in on China

true/false

1. Samsung is also the world’s number one handset maker. F: number 2
2. Samsung’s business model is not suitable for China. F: it is
3. They plan to replicate themselves in China. T it will be a second Samsung
4. Samsung is an Olympic sponsor. T
5. They are able to promote all of their products via the Olympics. F: they are only allowed to promote their wireless products
6. The ‘chip’ industry made $2.1 billion U.S. last year. F: last quarter
7. China’s population is 1.3 billion. T
8. Samsung is launching its brand in 130 cities across China. F: 113 cities
9. To be an Olympic sponsor costs a lots of money. T: they ‘paid handsomely’
10. Samsung will sell old models into China. F: they are ‘unleashing a new line