Transformation on the main agenda for year

Editor's note: Global personal computer vendors had mixed feelings when they entered 2014. Yet no matter whether they are large or small, China remains a market none is likely to ignore. China Daily technology reporter Gao Yuan has reviewed the prospects of some of the technology companies operating in China.

The world's largest personal computer market presented additional value when the global PC market was stuck in recession for nearly two years. Although research firms such as International Data Corp and Gartner Inc predicted the market will increase by 2015, manufacturers have to survive 2014 first.

This year is poised to be difficult for most brands, especially Taiwan-based Acer Inc and ASUSTeK Computer Inc.