The document discusses several key points about building global brands: - Developing strong brands can lead to higher profits, greater longevity, and more potential for product extensions. - Some leading global brands are mentioned like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, IBM, GE, Intel, Nokia, Disney, McDonald's, Toyota, and Marlboro. - A brand survey showed Chinese brands are perceived as cheap, poor quality, and unreliable, so they need to enhance perceptions of quality, prestige, and trust to compete globally.