Small Chinese brands gain big names overseas

1. Qingdao Beer

British and German business people first started to manufacture the clear and icy beer in Qingdao, Shandong province, in 1903, with quality raw materials and Laoshan mineral water. The company now has more than 50 production centers in 19 provincial-level regions in China, exports to more than 70 nations and has won firm fans. It first appeared in Europe in the 1950s and made its debut in the United States in 1972. Sales volume of 1.24 million cases in 1988 made it the largest Asian beer brand in the US.