GE says China deals to bring $2 billion in sales
Five deals that General Electric Co
GE did not provide a time frame for the revenue and a spokeswoman was not immediately available to comment.
The flurry of dealmaking comes during a four-date state visit to the United States by Chinese President Hu Jintao.
Agreements included China's final approval of a $19 billion contract to buy 200 Boeing
GE's agreements include a joint venture to develop coal gasification technology in China; a joint venture to develop aerospace components to support China's first large passenger jet, and a letter of intent to supply U.S.-built locomotives, parts and service systems for an upgrade of Chinese railways.
Revenue from the deals would add to GE's top line over the coming five to 10 years, GE spokeswoman Leigh Farris said.
GE has said it will invest more than $2 billion in China through 2012 to expand research and development and develop new partnerships. Vice Chairman John Rice relocated to Hong Kong at the start of the year to lead GE's international businesses with particular emphasis on China.
Separately, GE said it was among 10 U.S. companies taking part in a new public-private partnership to increase access to healthcare in China and boost cooperation on health technology.
(Reporting by Nick Zieminski; Editing by Derek Caney and Steve Orlofsky)
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