Other Briefings
Brits get rich in China
Britain’s Channel 4 has a series running in the UK called “Brits Get Rich in China” which details the fortunes or otherwise of three UK entrepreneurs that try their luck in the Chinese market. The series has now shown up on YouTube and is becoming the talk of the China-centric blogosphere with varied blogs from […]
Anyone for North Korea?
By Chris Devonshire-Ellis BEIJING, Oct. 12 – Several years ago I visited North Korea as part of a business delegation with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. The mission was led by Dr. Eden Woon, now CEO China for Starbucks, then CEO of the Chamber, and previously – as an American CIA employee – part of […]
China Briefing: Saving energy one search at a time
China’s economic boom and rapid urbanization has stretched the nation’s energy resources dangerously thin. It doesn’t help that more than 70 percent of that energy comes from inefficient, pollution belching coal-fired power plants either. And with more and more Chinese migrating to fast rising urban centers, trading their pitch forks and shovels for air conditioners […]
Shenzhen announces regulations on registration of processing trade enterprises
SHENZHEN, Oct. 9 – Processing factories located in South China have until October 23 to decide if they want to register with the Shenzhen or local bureau of trade and industry if they want to retain their ability to import or export restricted materials should they decide to convert themselves into a foreign invested enterprise […]
Dalian High-Tech Industrial Zone shifts into high gear
By Adam Livermore DALIAN, Oct. 8 – Standing on a windswept hill overlooking the coastline of southern Dalian and looking towards the distant port town of Lushun, it is hard to visualize how the rolling rural landscape will look after it is swamped by the planned “silicon peninsula,” at least until you turn around and […]
New issue of China Briefing tackles due diligence
The October issue of China Briefing is out now, available for free download here. The issue tackles due diligence in China. Included in the comprehensive overview is due diligence buyers can conduct themselves on Chinese suppliers – with explanations on the content of a Chinese business license – and comments on sales and purchasing due […]
Blue skies smiling at me
Op/Ed Commentary: Andy Scott HARRISBURG, Penn., Oct 3 – The talk of China here in the United States tends to instantly go towards that of lead paint when people find out that you live in Shanghai. Lead paint, tainted toothpaste and – for the most hard core of China watchers – tires and Africa also […]
Investors guide to the Dalian Development Zone
By Adam Livermore DALIAN, Oct. 1 – Located further up the peninsula from the city center of Dalian, the development zone has turned into a major metropolis in its own right with a population of around 350,000. Normally it takes about 45 minutes to make the drive from the development zone to the Dalian city […]
