Chinese eggs dominate the fresh egg market with more than an 80-percent share. Thailand became the second largest supplier in 1984,following a nearly eight-fold increase over 1983 shipments.The United States is currently the third largest supplier with a 7.5-percent market share in 1985——up from 6.8 percent in 1984. Egg imports from the Netherlands also showed a dramatic increase in 1985．

The Chinese, who constitute 95 percent of Hong Kong's population, prefer brown eggs over white. In fact, 90 percent or more of the fresh eggs consumed are brown. The major outlets for white eggs are hotels, Western-style restaurants and fast food shops. Chinese consumers prefer the deeper color of brown egg yolks-often considered essential to the color of many Chinese dishes. Chinese-style restaurants also find that brown eggs are more popular with customers. Chinese eggs have a unique odor that can be an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on the consumer. To the Chinese consumer, the odor is indicative of a "good egg" and is an important reason, in addition to a price advantage, for the popularity of Chinese eggs. The odor, however, is a major reason why Chinese eggs are not accepted by hotels, Western-style restaurants and fast food outlets. How many percent do the Chinese constitute of Hong Kong's population?

The Chinese, who constitute 95 percent of Hong Kong's population, prefer brown eggs over white. In fact, 90 percent or more of the fresh eggs consumed are brown. The major outlets for white eggs are hotels, Western-style restaurants and fast food shops. Chinese consumers prefer the deeper color of brown egg yolks-often considered essential to the color of many Chinese dishes. Chinese-style restaurants also find that brown eggs are more popular with customers. Chinese eggs have a unique odor that can be an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on the consumer. To the Chinese consumer, the odor is indicative of a "good egg" and is an important reason, in addition to a price advantage, for the popularity of Chinese eggs. The odor, however, is a major reason why Chinese eggs are not accepted by hotels, Western-style restaurants and fast food outlets. What kinds of eggs are more popular with customers?

The Chinese, who constitute 95 percent of Hong Kong's population, prefer brown eggs over white. In fact, 90 percent or more of the fresh eggs consumed are brown. The major outlets for white eggs are hotels, Western-style restaurants and fast food shops. Chinese consumers prefer the deeper color of brown egg yolks-often considered essential to the color of many Chinese dishes. Chinese-style restaurants also find that brown eggs are more popular with customers. Chinese eggs have a unique odor that can be an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on the consumer. To the Chinese consumer, the odor is indicative of a "good egg" and is an important reason, in addition to a price advantage, for the popularity of Chinese eggs. The odor, however, is a major reason why Chinese eggs are not accepted by hotels, Western-style restaurants and fast food outlets. What is a major reason why Chinese eggs are not accepted by hotels?

（In the past few days differences between the United States and the European Community on farm trade have narrowed almost to nothing. As a result the world is now close to concluding the Uruguay round of GATT talks. That deal is admittedly far from perfect, a series of messy compromises. The cause of free trade will have many more battles to fight. Never mind. On a conservative estimate the Uruguay round would permanently raise global welfare by more than $ 100 billion a year, spur economic growth everywhere (especially in the world’s poorest countries) and extend competition to hitherto sheltered, and therefore backward, parts of all economies. By any standards, it would be a hugely valuable achievement.）On what grounds does it say “the Uruguay round would… spur economic growth everywhere”?

（In the past few days differences between the United States and the European Community on farm trade have narrowed almost to nothing. As a result the world is now close to concluding the Uruguay round of GATT talks. That deal is admittedly far from perfect, a series of messy compromises. The cause of free trade will have many more battles to fight. Never mind. On a conservative estimate the Uruguay round would permanently raise global welfare by more than $ 100 billion a year, spur economic growth everywhere (especially in the world’s poorest countries) and extend competition to hitherto sheltered, and therefore backward, parts of all economies. By any standards, it would be a hugely valuable achievement.）What does “sheltered” mean here?

（In the past few days differences between the United States and the European Community on farm trade have narrowed almost to nothing. As a result the world is now close to concluding the Uruguay round of GATT talks. That deal is admittedly far from perfect, a series of messy compromises. The cause of free trade will have many more battles to fight. Never mind. On a conservative estimate the Uruguay round would permanently raise global welfare by more than $ 100 billion a year, spur economic growth everywhere (especially in the world’s poorest countries) and extend competition to hitherto sheltered, and therefore backward, parts of all economies. By any standards, it would be a hugely valuable achievement.）Why would an economy be backward once it is “sheltered”?

Speculators have deserted soft commodities for the newer excitement of financial futures or the security and big yields afforded by the equity and money markets. ( )

International not-for-profit trade association with 50 corporate members resided in 20 countries who produce 95 percent of the world supply of synthetic rubber.( )

In tea and sugar,it is already taking its toll in the form of reduced purchases by cash-strapped oil producing states.( )