Other Briefings
Pet Food—China’s Newest Frontier for Foreign Investment?
Chinese pet-owners spent RMB7.84 billion on pet care in 2012, and this number is predicted to rise 64 percent by 2017, to RMB12.9 billion. As the quality of Chinese pet food comes into question, the opportunity for foreign producers to fill this gap will grow.
China’s 2014 State Policy on Rural Development and the Agriculture Industry: Investment Implications
China’s State Policy on Rural Development was implemented this year to ensure national food security by strengthening domestic agricultural production and closing developmental gaps between rural & urban regions. In this article, we analyze the policy and outline the implications for foreign investors.
Investing in China’s Healthcare Industry
The Chinese government is expanding its healthcare budget and has said it welcomes foreign investment and aims to double the share of private hospital beds from 9 percent currently to 20 percent by 2015. Healthcare investment opportunity in China appears to be sizzling—but is it really?
China’s Tech Industry Booms as Alibaba Files for Initial Public Offering
E-commerce conglomerate Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. filed their initial public offering prospectus last Tuesday, a sign China’s online digital technology industry is rapidly booming as internet coverage within the country expands and domestic demand for e-commerce increases.
Special Licenses for Food Production, Catering and Distribution in China
Certain industries in China require that companies obtain special licenses. In this article, we introduce China’s key licensing schemes pertaining to food processing, distribution and catering.
The Maturing Tastes of China’s Wine Industry
For some years the world has watched China’s position in global wine sales increase by leaps and bounds to this year become the world’s fifth-largest wine market overall and top consumer of red wine. Most recently, the industry has emerged from setbacks with a more mature consumer base and newly available opportunities for foreign investment.
New Restrictions for Foreign Dairy Makers in China
On Monday, China announced changes to regulations for foreign dairy manufacturers to operate in the country, under which companies must now register with GAQSIQ prior to the import and sale of their products in China.
Industry Specific Licenses and Certifications in China: New Issue of China Briefing Magazine
In this issue of China Briefing, we provide an overview of the licensing schemes for industrial products; food production, distribution and catering services; and advertising.
