Other Briefings
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.
Market Overview: The Medical Device Industry in China
China is currently one of the world’s most promising markets for medical devices. In this article we explore the factors contributing to this boom, including governmental policies and consumer trends, and make forecasts for the future direction of the industry.
Shanghai Free Trade Zone Launches Pilot Scheme for Sino-Foreign Law Firms
On November 18, the Shanghai FTZ officially launched a pilot scheme allowing eligible foreign and Chinese law firms to enter into a joint operation or establish an agreement to mutually dispatch lawyers as foreign/Chinese legal consultants.
APEC Gives Thumbs Up to Future Tariff Reductions Between China & WTO on IT Products
Arguably the biggest chunk of tangible business to come out of APEC this year has been an agreement between China and the United States – and potentially extending to the entire global structure of the WTO – to eliminate tariffs on Information Technology (IT) products, affecting a wide swath of products, from video games to medical equipment.
