The Anti-Monopoly Law goes into effect 1 August. It has the potential to be disastrous for foreign companies. It is almost sure that the law will do little to break monopolies. It contains an exception for all industries controlled by the state, as well as any others that are deemed important to national security, including economic security.

Two years ago, the state-owned Assets…

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Needless to say, China has become the world’s leading manufacturing base. However, with the recent product safety scares and the constant media attention, “Made in China” has become a high-profile issue for consumers and retailers. So how does a foreign company minimize the risks of tainted/substandard products manufactured in China? In this article, we discuss contract terms which foreign companies should consider when entering…

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China is often referred too as the awakening dragon. People who have visited China acknowledge the dynamic atmosphere in the country and fully understand the definition of 24-hour economy.  Receiving a production order at Friday 21.30, having a meeting with the production manager on Sunday and realizing delivery at Monday 8:00 common practice in China. The Chinese are experts when it comes to improvisation. An advantage if you are dealing with tight deadlines but challenging for scheduling delegations or for people who are addicted to punctuality.

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The push to get out of high-cost offices, factories and warehouses in city center locations, continues at a pace in China.A combination of rising real-estate prices for Grade A buildings, 18% average salary increases year-on-year, and a push for a cost-down corporate strategy, ensures that there are few other choices. The China Plus 1 strategy takes you only so far because the strategy always includes at least one location in China.

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It is believed that China offers unprecedented possibilities for economic success in any sector. The country has a large well-educated population and employees work hard against competitive salaries. Roaring stories about business success follow one after another. City-life has improved dramatically and consumption is, after 20 years non-stop economic growth, still buoyant.

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