New technology alone may not be enough. Chinese companies also are innovating as they try to stay ahead of Vietnam, another destination for companies looking to cut production costs.
Next to BikeValley's exhibit was one by Adura bikes, a company based in nearby Jiangsu province that sells two-shaft chainless models. And in another hall, a company based in southeast China's Fujian was displaying chainless bikes with pedals attached directly to the rear wheel.
"Folding bikes are what people want," said Samuel Chow, who was manning Adura's booth. "And for folding bikes, this is much better, much cleaner."
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