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  January 20, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Harrods to Open in Shanghai, More UK Companies Focusing on China’s Consumer Market

  London-based superstore Harrods is setting up the company’s first overseas store in Shanghai, targeting China’s rapidly growing luxury consumer base.
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  January 17, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  US, China Sign Phase One Trade Deal: How to Read the Agreement

  Both US and China have sold the phase one trade deal as a win-win, while using different terms of reference. What does the Agreement actually say?
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  January 16, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 28 minutes
  

  The US-China Trade War: A Timeline

  Here, we look at the major events of the US-China trade war and what led up to it.
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  January 15, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  US-China Phase One Deal: Washington Wants to Meet 30% of China’s Import Needs, Non-US Suppliers Will Need to Conduct Damage Assessments

  US-China look to reset trade relations with signing of Phase One deal.
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  January 10, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Foreign Investment into China Rose 6% in 2019, High Tech Industries Surged Ahead

  In his latest op-ed, Chris Devonshire-Ellis explains why FDI into China grew in 2019, despite fears over spillover effects from the US-China trade war.
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  January 10, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Setting Up an LLC in Indonesia, Trends in India’s HR Industry – China Outbound

  In this week’s China Outbound, we examine how to set up an LLC in Indonesia, trends in India’s HR industry, and choosing a sourcing strategy for Vietnam.
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  January 8, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  China-Pakistan FTA Phase-II: Reduced Tariffs, New Safeguard Measures

  The Amending Protocol to the China-Pakistan FTA widens market access through a new tariff elimination schedule but also introduces safeguard measures to protect local industry.
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  January 6, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  What to Expect as China’s Economy Enters 2020?

  As China’s economy enters 2020, we take a look at the major challenges it must overcome to appease investors who still believe in the country’s growth story.