NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- As investors continue to seek out new ways to participate in China's industrial miracle, Wall Street Reporter has made sure to gather insight from EastBridge Investment Group (OTCBB:EBIG), China Direct Inc. (AMEX:CDS), China Yunnan Australia Copper Ltd. (ASX:CYU) and other companies with direct exposure to "the biggest economic story of our lifetime." All these interviews and more can be listened to or downloaded at www.WallStreetReporter.com.
Jim Trippon, editor of the China Stock Digest, recently told WSR that the current boom is "the biggest economic story of our lifetime" and that, given arbitrage opportunities and the odds that the cycle will continue for decades, plenty of Chinese listings still represent "phenomenal" value. "China is here to stay," he says.
For those seeking ready-made exposure, EastBridge Investment Group (OTCBB:EBIG) is taking twice as many Asian companies public as it initially expected, and "of course we do still have three weeks left in the year" to take on another client or two, says CEO Keith Wong. "All of these will eventually become public companies in the U.S."
Highlights of the interview:
-- Discussion of the screening process the company uses to maximize
value for both its own shareholders and those holding shares in
client companies.
-- Management's substantial experience in China, along with some
color on business conditions there.
-- Details on how the company's equity and cash revenue programs are
likely to translate into a "quite profitable" situation next
year.
China Direct Inc. (AMEX:CDS) has oriented its own investment and consulting portfolio around China's currently insatiable demand for natural resources. "China is the second-largest consumer in the world," explains President Marc Siegel. "We're in the right place at the right time."
Highlights of the interview:
-- The company's full-service consulting model, which helps portfolio
companies "swim with the fish before they have to actually swim
with the sharks" of public markets.
-- Efforts to consolidate in China's magnesium markets in particular.
-- Management's expectations for revenue to jump from $400,000 to
$8.5 million over the near term.
China's metal boom is also driving interest in China Yunnan Australia Copper Ltd. (ASX:CYU), which changed its name to reflect its strategic relationship with Yunnan Copper, China's third-biggest copper producer. "The company is unique because even at this early exploration stage, Yunnan Copper Industry has selected us to be their partner in Australia," explains Dr. Mark Elliott, managing director. "That's a major vote of confidence."
Highlights of the interview:
-- Yunnan Copper's ability to provide extensive technical and mining
support.
-- The extraordinary prospectivity of the company's 2,000 square-
kilometer Queensland project.
-- Early interest from other global mining organizations.
Those hunting other opportunities can go back to Jim Trippon's interview (he especially liked Aluminum Company of China and PetroChina) or check out wallstreetreporter.com for more.
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About EastBridge Investment Group
EastBridge Investment Group focuses on small-to-medium high-growth companies in China and India offering IPOs, joint ventures and merchant banking services. The company targets industries in electronics, real estate, auto, metal, energy, environmental, bioscience and food retail distribution.
About China Direct Inc.
China Direct Inc. is a diversified management and consulting company, creating a platform to empower medium-sized Chinese entities to effectively compete in the global economy. As a direct link to China, the organization serves as a vehicle to allow investors to participate directly in the rapid growth of Chinese economy.
About China Yunnan Copper Australia Ltd.
China Yunnan Copper Australia Limited (CYCAL) is an Australian company formed to explore for and develop minerals in Australia and overseas. The Company was incorporated on the 24 August 1995 and recently changed its name to China Yunnan Copper Australia Limited, reflecting the strong relationship with its cornerstone investor, Yunnan Copper Industry (Group) Co Ltd.
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