“Made In China” Survey By Trade Phenomenon Research Institute
Made In China Questionnaire
November 2010
PURPOSE & INTRODUCTION
From late 18th century to early 20th century, most of products were made in Europe, specifically in England,
France, Germany and Russia. European countries controlled the world economy at that time. However, the
trade war among these countries led to the World War I and World War II. During the World War II, U.S.
industrial productivity increased significantly and replaced European countries to become the world
manufacturing center. In the 70s, Japan, Korean Singapore and Taiwan took advantage of its energy
efficient technology and cheap labor costs to become the next world manufacturing center. Now, it's “Made
in China”. How do you think of “Made in China”?
This survey is being conducted by Trade Phenomena, an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit student
research institute. All your responds will be taken into accounts. Please answer the multiple questions as
follows.
METHODOLOGY
A custom study of 100 residents or visitors ages 18 and older in White House, National Mall and Chinatown
in D.C. on 11/21/2010.
DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS
A. What is your gender please?
1) Male
2) Female
B. What is your age?
1) 18 to 30
2) 31 to 40
3) 41 to 50
4) 51 to 65
5) 66 and below
C. What states are you from? 50 states and DC
Organizers Contact Information: Yuchen Yang
Email [email protected] Phone number: 202-870-2939
Caleb Dependahl,
Email [email protected]
Fan Si
Email [email protected]
“Made In China” Survey By Trade Phenomenon Research Institute
CONTENT QUESTIONS
1. How do you define “Made in China” label?
1) Products manufactured in China
2) Chinese brand
3) Both
2. If time and money are not issues, how likely will “Made in China” label affect your purchasing decision?
1) Very likely
2) Somewhat likely
3) Somewhat unlikely
4) Not likely at all
3. How many percent of your monthly purchases come from products made in China? Your best guess
1) 25% and below
2) 26% to 50%
3) 51% to 75%
4) 76% and more
4. What are reasons that you would not consider buy products made in China? Multi-Punch
1) Cheap quality
2) Bad image
3) Environmental issue
4) Sweat shop
5) Intellectual property issue
6) Others
5. Which information source influences your perception of “Made in China” label the most? Multi-Punch
1) U.S. government announcement
2) Public Media (TV)
3) Public Media (News paper or magazine)
4) Internet
5) Word of mouth
6) Own purchasing experiences
7) Others
6. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement Made in China is an economic
phenomenon and not reason for the declines of U.S. economy.
1) Strongly agree
2) Somewhat agree
3) Somewhat disagree
4) Strongly disagree
Organizers Contact Information: Yuchen Yang
Email [email protected] Phone number: 202-870-2939
Caleb Dependahl,
Email [email protected]
Fan Si
Email [email protected]
“Made In China” Survey By Trade Phenomenon Research Institute
ADDITIONAL CONTENT QUESTION
7. If you could ban forever one type product manufactured in China, what would it be?
1) Electronics
2) PC & Laptop
3) Automobile & accessories
4) Children toy
5) Apparel and footwear
6) Kitchen supplies
7) Furniture
8) Pet foods
9) None of these
8. How likely do you think that you can live for more than 1 week without buying any products
manufactured in China?
1) Very likely
2) Somewhat likely
3) Somewhat unlikely
4) Not likely at all
9. Which of following brands do you think are Chinese brand?
1) Lenovo
2) SAMSUNG
3) Haier
4) Fujitsu
5) TCL
Organizers Contact Information: Yuchen Yang
Email [email protected] Phone number: 202-870-2939
Caleb Dependahl,
Email [email protected]
Fan Si
Email [email protected]