Challenges of Doing Business in China

Planning to invest in or open a business in China? Here are some of the challenges to expect when doing business in the Chinese market in 2023. How Easy Is It to Do Business in China? Despite the challenges posed by COVID, for a long time China managed to maintain the strength of its economy […]

Re-assessing Business Strategy China

The global economic outlook continues to be challenging, with energy supply uncertainty in Europe along with rising inflation and the lack of forecasted growth. However, with the COVID-19 restrictions, the property market crisis and other issues arising, there are additional headwinds that face businesses operating in China. In this article, we will examine 4 strategic […]

Business Culture in China

When establishing a business in China, understanding the workplace culture and norms observed in the country is just as important as knowing the administrative procedures of starting a company. While there are some similarities between Western and Chinese working cultures, there are many differences that you need to be aware of to make sure you […]

Decoupling from China

Since 2020 the landscape for business globally has been redefined. Weaknesses on a global level have been exposed, from failures on the governance front to frailties in supply chains and human resource practices that needed to be adjusted. It has also provided a strong contrast in examples of what constitutes great partnerships, whether it be […]

China Q3 Report 2022

After having been delayed for nearly a week due to the Chinese Communist Party Congress, there was a lot of speculation around the quarterly results and what they may reflect. The Q3 results for 2022, which were released on the morning of the 24th of October, reflected a sharp rebound in the GDP, faster than […]

China Trading Company

A trading company is one of the most popular forms of business entities in China for foreign investors, mainly because of the versatility it offers. Here we discuss this type of business setup and the advantages it can offer you. What is a China Trading Company? Trading companies in China act as an intermediary between […]

Electronic Chop in China

Company chops are an essential part to the handling documents and managing internal and external affairs when doing business in China. In recent year, a digital equivalent of the standard stamp has been widely adopted in China. This article will discuss company chops in detail with regards to their applications, and types, focusing more specifically […]

Employee Termination China

Employees in China have certain employment rights when an employer wishes to conduct layoffs, restructure or liquidate a company, according to local labor regulations. The rights attributed to employees do not entitle them to keep their jobs but do require a notice period prior to the termination as well as certain procedures to be followed. […]

China Data Privacy Laws

In 2021, China enforced 2 new laws that deal with data privacy and security. These laws have been implemented to impact companies in China that utilize user data, ensuring they comply with how they handle, store, use, and transfer the personal information they collect. The implementation of these laws will have an effect on all […]

Hire and Pay Employees in China

Finding a way to hire and pay employees for a business venture in China can be a cumbersome task. Even though it may seem like a complicated task, there are several methods to employ local and foreign talents for your business in China. Here are 6 ways companies can enter the Chinese market and hire […]