Other Briefings
With Revised Guidance Catalogue, China Introduces Sweeping FDI Reforms
On November 4, the Chinese government released the latest update to the “Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries,” outlining which industries shall be encouraged, restricted or prohibited for foreign investment.
With Reboot of Import Tariffs, A Sooty Future Awaits for Foreign Coal in China
China, the world’s biggest coal producer and consumer, is facing a poignant dilemma: whether to turn up its effort to tackle air pollution and curb carbon emissions or boost its flagging coal industry to prevent a sharp economic slowdown. Recent developments show the latter argument is winning out.
Investing in China’s Education Industry
China’s education industry presents a rich, albeit immature, field of investment opportunities, with its highest growth in niche markets overseas school entrance prep and vocational certification. In this article, we survey some of the latest developments in the industry.
Second Cup? China’s Coffee Industry Revisited
This week, Asia Briefing revisits our three-part series from 2013 detailing various facets of China’s coffee industry, now the fastest growing in the world. Here we discuss the growing popularity of Korean chains, independent cafés, and Indonesian instant coffee.
Case Study: Using the Shanghai FTZ to Access the Outbound Tourism Industry
A client in the tourism industry recently contacted Dezan Shira & Associates to advise them on how to best expand their scope of operations in the tourism industry. With the rise in income levels in China, outbound tourism has become one of the most profitable operations for travel agencies in China.
Investing in China’s Aerospace and Aviation Industry
Over the next five to ten years, China will increase the size of its general aviation fleet by roughly 30 percent annually, a total value of $159 billion, leading to considerable opportunities for foreign investment in the country’s aerospace and aviation industry.
Logistics in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone
The benefits of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) for the logistics industry have the potential to affect all businesses that rely on moving goods to or from China. In addition to its measures for the financial industry, the FTZ is an important centerpiece in transforming Shanghai into a regional logistics hub.
The Balanced Flavors of Success in China’s Food & Beverage Industry
Chinese consumers remain hungry for the perceived quality, and more importantly, safety, of imported food and beverages. But getting products onto the tables of Chinese consumers requires an understanding of China’s import regulations, corporate establishment procedure and viable marketing strategies.
