Other Briefings
China’s Tax Incentives for High-Tech Enterprises
Aug. 8 – While many of China’s key tax incentives dried up with the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Reform in 2008, the government still offers various tax incentives to promote sectors deemed beneficial to the development of the country’s economy. The technology sector, for instance, is one area that China is keen to promote and, […]
China’s VAT Reform Creates Confusion in Remittances to Foreign Suppliers
Hollywood studios owed millions in just one example Aug. 5 – Following China’s reform of its value-added tax (VAT) system, effective from August 1st, many international businesses have fallen foul of confusion in the regulations, preventing many from being paid. In the Chinese film industry alone, Hollywood studios including Warner Bros, Sony & Paramount have […]
Why Corruption is Inevitable in China’s Pharmaceutical Industry
Jul. 25 – The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, famously quipped that his policy on cake is to have it and to eat it. The Chinese authorities have long employed the cake policy on the subject of corrupt practices of foreign pharmaceutical companies. In the last week, we have seen a growing official condemnation of […]
MOFCOM Speaks on China’s Retail and Wholesale Industries
Jul. 10 – China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) recently held a special press conference on the current situation of the country’s retail and wholesale industries. MOFCOM’s press spokesman, Yao Jian, representatives from the Department of Circulation Industry Development Wang Desheng and Wang Xuanqing, head of the China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCSFA) Guo Geping […]
Comparison: Prime ‘Grade A’ Office Rental Prices in China
By Collin Baffa Jul. 5 – Prime “Grade A” office space in China typically consists of modern complexes offering state-of-the-art infrastructure and locations in the heart of each city’s central business district. China’s first tier cities remain the most expensive markets for prime office rentals, with Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen topping the list, according to […]
New Issue of China Briefing: E-Commerce in China
In this issue of China Briefing Magazine, we cover the current laws pertinent to the e-commerce industry in China, as well as introduce the steps involved in setting up an online shop in the country in order to help provide foreign investors with an overview of the e-commerce landscape in China.
New Issue of China Briefing: Sourcing from China
In this issue of China Briefing Magazine, we outline the various sourcing models available for foreign investors and discuss how to decide which structure best suits the sourcing needs of your business. Perhaps the most important factors to consider when choosing a sourcing structure are your staffing requirements, your need for operational flexibility, and which option offers the greatest cost efficiencies. In this issue, we compare how each of these factors match up with the available sourcing platforms in order to help foreign businesses find the best option for their specific sourcing needs.
Utilizing Development Zones in China
Larger doesn’t always mean better when considering development zones in China, and foreign investors looking for specific services or tailored benefits to meet their business needs may find it more helpful to look at the smaller, more focused types of development zones available.
