31.   Japanese car makers hope the announcements of greater North America production will satisfy U.S. trade negotiators by resulting in greater purchases of American parts.

32.   Meanwhile, other car makers are hoping to capture a piece of the sub-compact market with new models of their own.

33.   The communications equipment and computer maker hopes to supply PHS networks to other facilities and begin marketing PHS systems in China for public use.

34.   Auto makers are also hoping that recent government action on interest rates and housing purchases will boost consumer interest in car purchases.