Other Briefings
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.
Investing in China’s Financial Services Industry
For China’s domestic investors, the growing trend of outbound investment will continue to improve the country’s understanding of foreign markets and technology. But strategic product company investments remain long-term in nature and lacking in liquidity, leading to additional implications for financial markets.
Industry Focus: Importing Wine into China
Foreign wine has been pouring into China, growing sevenfold over the last six years and increasing to 19 percent of the total domestic market.
Ceramics and Bathroom Fixtures Industry Awash in Opportunity for Investment
In November 2013, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the first ever set of industrial standards for ceramics and bathroom fixtures, strongly emphasizing the role of innovative and environmentally-friendly production.
E-Commerce in the Shanghai FTZ: Kuajingtong versus Taobao
Kuajingtong (aka “Buyeasi.com”) is an e-commerce platform based in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone for the online purchasing of imported goods in China. While the site’s channels for direct access to Chinese consumers offer a boon to foreign investors, it has yet to attract sufficient attention to unlock its full potential, discovered a survey conducted by China Briefing.
Who’s to Blame for the Price of an Xbox in China?
Chinese consumers are eagerly awaiting the release of Xbox for the first time in China, but many are asking what justifies the item’s exceptionally large price tag.
