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 The CHINAtalk eJournal - October 2012
 

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In this issue
China automotive...
"Negotiating with the Chinese" - Interview with Andrew Hupert...
China-EV.org Blog by Alysha Webb...
China manufacturing articles...
Global Manufacturing: Current Reality and Emerging Trends...
China update: global headline articles...
China 'doing business in ...'...
China human resources...
Doing Business in China? What You Need to Know About Health Care...
The Importance of Guanxi when Negotiating in China...
China finance and tax...
"Doing Business in China" recorded On-Demand Seminar...
White Paper of the Week...
Recorded On-Demand Seminars on China...
CHINAtalk eJournal: additional articles...

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China automotive articles
   
China Automotive Monthly - Executive Summary (September, 2012)
Japanese Car Makers' Turbulence in China.  The Diaoyu island dispute between China and Japan caused by the "nationalization" of Diaoyu Island is becoming more and more disturbing. The calls for economic sanctions towards Japan are getting ...   Read on

China beats U.S. in car sales
With a market that accounts for nearly 25 percent of all car sales in the world, China is now ahead of the US, according to the OICA. On the fringes of the Paris Motor Show, the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers ...   Read on

Japanese auto makers see plunge in China sales after island row
Read on

Assembly lines halted by islands row
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"Negotiating with the Chinese" - Interview with Andrew Hupert

Andrew Hupert, NYU Professor, negotiations expert and author of "The Fragile Bridge", conducts a candid 20 minute interview for GlobalBusinessProfessor.com giving tips and insights for negotiating with the Chinese: what to expect and what they expect in return.   Read on

China-EV.org Blog by Alysha Webb
   
ALTe China EV deal shows the risk of working with Chinese investors; reward is uncertain
The Chinese government's recently-announced plan to promote the growth of the EV sector in China has created a risky environment for foreign companies with EV technology.   It has also created a lot of opportunity for such companies.   Read on

China manufacturing articles

China's manufacturing contracts again
China's manufacturing activity continued to contract in September but the rate of deterioration eased slightly than in the previous month, official data showed Monday. The official purchasing managers' index, released by the National ...   Read on

No longer just a factory for the world
Relationship between China and multinational firms is set to become a lot more complex. China continues to attract the world's top multinational companies seeking to establish a presence or expand their presence in the world's second-large ...   Read on

China manufacturing moves up the value chain, as labour and currency costs rise, says survey
The report surveyed 241 senior global manufacturing executives across sectors and found that 76 percent of global respondents are optimistic about their business outlook over the next 12 to 24 months. The US is expected to lead growth ...   Read on

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Leaving China: How High Production Costs and Patent Infringement Turned the Tide

China's next industrial revolution will be driven by robots

Reliability - The Rise of the Robots - A Maintenance Nightmare

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China update: global headline articles

Below are the latest headline articles from around the world featuring articles on China.   To read the following articles, please click here.

Why Apple Has to Manufacture in China
Source: Harvard Business Review

China turns to courts in business disputes with western governments
Source: The Globe and Mail

Alibaba and the Copyright Pirates
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek

China overtakes US as biggest customer for VW's luxury vehicles
Source: China Daily

Daimler Targets 50% Auto Loan Growth in Asia on Chinese Sales
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek

China 'doing business in ...' articles

Doing Business in China: How to Win
The Chinese consumer is becoming modern and international, but not Western. In my book, What Chinese Want, I outline a few "golden rules" successful businessmen must adopt in order to penetrate China, the world's most dynamic ...   Read on

The Future for MNCs in China
Read on

Prepare for Landing: Comprehending Context in China's Current Business Environment
Read on

China human resources articles

Employers Beware: Foreign Employees Impacted by PRC Entry and Exit Control Law
The National People's Congress has passed the Law of the People's Republic of China on Entry and Exit Control, which takes effect July 1, 2013.  The new law not only governs the exit and entry of citizens and foreigners but also contains ...   Read on

China Talent Crunch Nears the Tipping Point
Global research reveals that supply chain leaders find it costly to recruit and retain talented staff in China whilst high-wage economies are increasingly attractive. Supply chain executives in large companies continuously struggle to hire ...   Read on

CSRC Issues Draft Rules for Employee Stock Purchase Plans
On August 4, 2012, China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC") issued for public comment draft measures for the administration of employee stock purchase plans for listed companies ("ESPP Rules").  The ESPP Rules would ...   Read on

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China: Communist Party Pushes Party Cells in Private Companies

Hong Kong: Minimum wage could rise to HK$30

Gifts in China: what to give, what to avoid (infographic)

China's Job Creation Growth Slows - Report

Home prices on the rise in 100 cities

Global talent hunt for 'dream' jobs

Doing Business in China? What You Need to Know About Health Care

Is your company struggling to understand the Chinese health care system, the spectrum of medical insurance in China and how the new Social Insurance Law affects your non-local employees? The recently launched ...     Read on 

The Importance of Guanxi when Negotiating in China

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China finance and tax articles

China expands value-added tax reform
China's top taxation watchdog on Monday said that two more provinces are ready to pilot a reform of replacing turnover tax with value-added tax (VAT) in a bid to lower the overall tax burden and boost certain sectors. Eastern provinces of ...   Read on

China Reforms Foreign Exchange Management for Trade
According to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), China's renminbi is the third biggest currency by value for the China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) announced reforms to the foreign ...   Read on

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CHINAtalk eJournal: additional articles  

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The Principle of Balancing Benefits and Losses Established - New Judicial Interpretation to the PRC Contract Law

China's productivity imperative

Why Americans Should Root for a Strong China Economy

Mexico giving Brazil, China a run

Adding regional headquarters and jobs key concerns for Taiwan
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