Other Briefings
Opportunities Abound for Dental Care in China
Opportunities abound for the dental care industry in China. Living standards are rising and people are becoming more aware of dental health care issues. At the same time, the number of people in China with dental problems is shockingly high, but not enough dentists to meet rising demand.
China Investment Roadmap: The Entertainment Industry – New Issue of China Briefing Magazine
The newest issue of China Briefing Magazine, titled “China Investment Roadmap: The Entertainment Industry,” is out now and available as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore through the month of March.
Regulating Advertisements in China
The advertising industry in China is largely self-regulated. This means advertising agencies are required to request and assess client proposals for compliance with Chinese laws and policy. Find out what these standards are in our second article on advertising in China.
Foreign IT Giants Rush to Tap China’s Cloud Computing Market
China’s cloud computing market is growing and changing with major foreign players including Microsoft and Amazon bringing their cloud computing platforms into China. It is estimated that China’s cloud market will exceed RMB 354 billion by the end of 2016.
Case Study: Choosing a Distribution Model for the Chinese Market
When investing in China’s medical device industry, there is no one-size-fits-all model when it comes to choosing between using a domestic distributor or establishing your own trading company in China. A DSA case-study outlines some of the different options, and their respective pros and cons.
China Announces Three New Free Trade Zones in Tianjin, Guangdong and Fujian
The State Council announced that three more Free Trade Zones (FTZ) will be established, based on the model of the Shanghai FTZ. The new FTZs will be launched in Tianjin, Fujian and Guangdong.
Investing in China’s Art Auction Market
China’s art and antiques market is the world’s largest, with 2013 sales exceeding US$8.5 billion, up 28.8 percent from 2012. In 2013, the overseas market for Chinese art and antiques was US$2.3 billion. Foreign art investors seeking to enter China’s art auction market need to be concerned with distinguishing fakes, capturing deposits from affluent buyers and hiring professionals.
Investing in China’s Medical Device Industry, Part 1
Investing in China’s medical device industry requires knowledge of several key regulations governing the industry, including China’s complex and idiosyncratic licensing scheme for medical devices. In this article, we highlight several of these, as well as provide the most up-to-date information regarding the industry’s place in China’s Catalogue of Industries for Guiding Foreign Investment.
