Dow says chemistry is just right for growth

Energy and capital intensive giant willing to stay longer and share more in China

Against a backdrop of reports that some multinationals are pulling back their low-end manufacturing operations from China in the face of struggles with rising labor costs and growing competition from local rivals, Dow Chemical Chief Executive Andrew Liveris is resolute, saying: "That's not Dow."

Panasonic, as one example, ceased manufacturing of televisions in China in 2015 after 37 years of operating in the mainland.