Machinery sector facing friction
Manufacturers urged to boost competitive edge by developing high-end goods. The growth of China's machinery exports will slow this year because of the weakening global economy and increasing protectionism in developed countries ...   Read on

Manufacturing hubs's profit ebbs
Rising costs, the renminbi's appreciation, and weak external demand for China-made goods have dented industrial profits in South China's manufacturing hubs of Guangdong and Zhejiang, data released Friday showed. Industrial output in ...   Read on

Video Interview: China's Manufacturing Seen in Contraction
Stephen Green, head of Greater China research at Standard Chartered Bank Plc, talks about the increase in China's official manufacturing indexes and the outlook for monetary policy. He speaks from Hong Kong with ...   Read on

Chinese Manufacturers Scuttle for Canadian Resources
Most Canadian natural resources sector are set to become a primary target for Chinese manufacturers by mid 2012 following China's extended economic interest in the country's resources. The move came after an announcement of a $1 billion ...   Read on

Survey: U.S. Businesses See Weaker Outlook in China
American businesses are finding their prospects in China clouded by surging costs, intense competition, and regulatory interference, despite the country's crucial importance for their survival, according to a report released Wednesday.   Read on

Using Offshore RMB Funds to Invest in Real Estate and Other Assets in China: Further Legal Rules Announced
The PRC Ministry of Commerce ("MOFCOM") announced further detailed rules for foreign investors to use their offshore RMB funds to invest in real estate and certain other types of projects in China. These rules contain 16 articles and are ...   Read on

China's overseas investment surges in January
China's overseas direct investment (ODI) in non-financial sectors reached $4.4 billion in January, up 59.9 percent year-on-year, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced Thursday. The amount of investment calculated involved 355 ...   Read on

A CEO's guide to innovation in China
Dynamic domestic players and focused multinationals are helping China churn out a growing number of innovative products and services. Intensifying competition lies ahead; here's a road map for navigating it. China is innovating. Some of ...   Read on

Talent Management at Multinational Firms in China
Developing the Chinese market is a top priority for many multinational companies. Across industry sectors, however, they face a common obstacle -- attracting, developing and retaining the local Chinese talent needed to accomplish this goal.  Read on

From Campus Recruits To Migrant Workers, A Snapshot Of China's Labor Market
Compared to the West, China's labor market is still remarkably favorable to workers, as overall demand of qualified employees still outstrips supply. Still, emerging soft spots in the manufacturing and construction sectors could be the first signs of ...   Read on

Social Insurance - Impact on Employers Depends Upon Location
As of October 15, 2011, all foreign nationals working in China under a work permit must participate in China's social insurance system. As China's social insurance schemes are implemented locally, actual enforcement of the new ...   Read on


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