Other Briefings
How Are US Businesses in China Doing? Key Findings from the AmCham 2023 Business Report
The recently released AmCham 2023 China Business Report underscores the formidable challenges confronting American companies operating in China today. Despite these hurdles, businesses are exhibiting cautious optimism by maintaining steady revenue expectations, and demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
China’s Digital Yuan App Gets a Boost: New Features Enhance Convenience for Foreign Users
China’s digital yuan app has added a new function allowing foreigners to top-up the money in their wallets before making payments, improving their experience with the e-CNY payment services.
Germany’s H1 2023 FDI in China Remains Strong Despite “De-Risking” Strategy
German FDI in China was near record levels in H1 2023, but bilateral trade fell. What does the data tell us about the future of China-Germany trade and investment relations?
Challenges and Solutions for European Businesses in China: Insights From the EU Chamber’s Position Paper 2023/2024
The Position Paper makes several recommendations for policymakers to address the challenges identified and possible solutions. Regardless of the shifts in perspectives, European businesses remain invested in the China growth story and are keen to be able to play a role in the evolving market landscape.
Key Takeaways From the China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum
The 10th China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum in Xiamen marked a significant step in strengthening relations between China and Central Asian countries. Key discussions included the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project and cooperation in digital projects along the BRI.
China Economic Roundup – August 2023
China’s economic data for August indicates an encouraging trend towards stabilizing growth and suggests improving conditions. Surpassing expectations, industrial output and retail sales have exhibited robust growth, sparking renewed confidence in the Chinese economy’s ability to achieve its annual growth target. However, there are still challenges waiting ahead.
UK-China Trade and Investment: Analysis & 2023 Updates
Bilateral trade and investment has doubled over the past five years By Chris Devonshire-Ellis The British foreign secretary, James Cleverly, is visiting China – the first by a senior member of the British Government in five years. Cleverly will hold bilateral meetings with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Vice-President Han Zheng during his trip […]
China Just Put A Financial Punishment Benchmark For Consulting Firms Who Breach Their Operational Boundaries
By Chris Devonshire-Ellis China has fined the US consulting firm Mintz Group about US$1.5 million for doing “unapproved statistical work,” according to a Beijing Municipal Bureau of Statistics notice, after a raid of its Beijing office earlier this year. The fine sets a precedence, in that the bureau said Mintz conducted 37 unapproved investigations in […]
