摘要
Zhou Zhigang is a representative of a coal company, responsible for selling coal at Qinhuangdao, the country＇s maior coal trading port, on the northern coast. His daily routine involves making dozens of phone calls in an effort to find potential buyers. These days, he is often disappointed. Although some coal consumers express interest, none give him a definite commitment. ＂I expected this to happen,＂ Zhou says.
