Other Briefings
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.
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.
