According to our Wireless Device Strategies (WDS) service, LG grew handset shipments five times faster than the industry average in 2013. The company delivered a surprisingly good year. However, LG’s profits remain lackluster, and its presence in China, the world’s biggest market, continues to disappoint. With LTE emerging fast in China, and LTE a core area of strength for LG, can LG finally crack China in 2014? More analysis can be downloaded by clients here.