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Driven by strong economic growth and infrastructure investment, the China auto industry has enjoyed explosive expansion in the past decade, at a compound annual growth rate of 25% over this period.  However, the year-over-year growth rate slowed down ...  Read on...

China will drive over one-third of global growth in the auto sector.China's automotive sector grew at a compound average rate of 24 percent a year between 2005 and 2011 and, in 2010, overtook the United States as the largest single-country ...  
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The auto industry is shrouded in Heavy Smog and facing more challenges.Since last winter, the sun has not been shining quite as much as before in the most areas of China. On the 30th January, The Ministry of Environmental Protection ... Read on... 

French appliance manufacturer Groupe SEB and Danish brewer Carlsberg sell in vastly different industries, but they both had similar experiences trying to get ahead in the treasure chest that is China. In 2002, Groupe SEB was inching ...   Read on...

Some importers start buying in China and are lucky. They find a proper manufacturer and they get good product quality.Their challenge will be to keep this quality level in a consistent manner and for a competitive price. But in the short ...  Read on...

This guide provides an overview of the legal regimes in China relating to intellectual property. To download 160-page guide, please ...  Read on...

According to the ProPublica article on August 1, 2012, General Keith Alexander, the director of the National Security Agency and who oversees U.S. Cyber Command, cyberattacks are causing "the greatest transfer of wealth in history." He said the theft of intellectual property costs ... 
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China's top trade union organization will prioritize setting up unions in all overseas-funded businesses that have been operating in the country for more than five years, particularly the world's four-biggest audit firms, which have ... Read on...

China's rising labor costs will help other South Asian countries gain a foothold in low-end manufacturing, a report from Capital Economics said on Thursday."Although many countries can now compete with China on labor costs, it is ...
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Manufacturers scramble to find workers

HP Sets New Labor Guidelines in China

Upward Trends in China's Salaries and Staff Turnover

Will "Chinese HR" Hamper U.S. Companies?

China: Talent Availability in Second-Tier Cities Tighten

China: Tianjin short of skilled workers

Chinese Graduates Say No Thanks to Factory Jobs

Why a Labor Shortage is Good News for the Chinese Economy

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United States is major target for mergers and acquisitions.The United States is expected to be the No 1 destination for Chinese companies seeking mergers and acquisitions in 2013, industry experts from international accounting firm KPMG s ... Read on... 

We have written about China's ghost towns - neighborhoods with massive new buildings not inhabited by any people.  Many see this as the clear evidence of overbuilding and a housing bubble.Some economists, like Yale's Stephen Roach has said ... Read on... 

Doing Business in China?  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?
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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. 

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In this segment, Ron Hesse interviews Daniel P. Malone, of Butzel Long regarding the impact of the Korea - U.S. Free Trade Agreement as the Agreement approaches its first anniversary.  Special focus of the interview includes the impact on the automotive industry.
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China's Manufacturing Expands at Below-Forecast Pace: Economy
Source: Bloomberg

The answer to Chinese pollution? It's in Japan
Source: CNN Money

Chinese pollution study 'blocked on grounds of state secrecy'
Source: The Guardian

VW Group Ties GM for Largest Maker in China as January Sales Soar
Source: AutoInformed

Geely to set up facility in Sweden
Source: China Daily

Bidder From China Leads in Fisker Acquisition Talks
Source: The Wall Street Journal

World Bank ex-chief economist tips 8% GDP China growth for decades
Source: ProActiveInvestors Australia

Wanxiang's purchase of battery maker A123 may turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to Fisker Automotive.  Huh? Yeah,  now Fisker not only has a battery supplier, but I bet Wanxiang will give Fisker some kind of bridge loan to keep it afloat ...

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What can be the decisive difference maker for challenging development projects in China? EPCM: One of the preferred project delivery models.

More policies to support cross-border use of renminbi

China to relax rules on foreign investment under RQFII: Xinhua

CEIBS 'Business in China' Survey 2013

SEMI: Taiwan investments in equipment to soar

China Denounces U.S. Sanctions

China faces great wall to No. 1

What's next for China?

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