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Month of double-digit vehicle sales growth
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 Surge as passenger vehicle sales in May hit 1.34 million units. China's passenger vehicle sales in May maintained double-digit growth over a year earlier partly due to continued momentum from the Shanghai Auto Show in April ... Read on... |
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Competing in the China Truck Market - Implications for Multi-National Corporations
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China's market size has been hyped to the point of cliché since the country first opened its doors to foreign investment. By 2020, the China HD/MD truck market is expected to reach 1.7 million units sold per year. As noted in an earlier article ... Read on... |
China is the largest country in the world with over a third of global population. What many do not know is that China middle class will grow to over 600 million citizens by 2022. Given the already well-established market for US automobiles in China ... Read on... |
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Will the Western European Market be a gold mine for Chinese brands?
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Car exports from China rose by over 40% in 2012, and was an excellent stimulant for Chinese car makers under a currently slowing domestic market. Some local firms are showing incredibly high levels of reliance on exports. Lifan, for example, exported ... Read on... |
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China manufacturing at nine-month low: HSBC
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 China's manufacturing activity shrank again in June, HSBC said Thursday, hitting a nine-month low and adding to concerns about the strength of the world's second biggest economy.The British banking giant said its preliminary purchasing ... Read on... |
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Driving profitable growth: China's productivity challenge - The productivity imperative
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It is widely accepted that raising productivity will be critical if China is to keep growing and avoid the so called 'middle income trap'. Leaders need to consider how their organizations can immediately start to build and implement the capabilities ... Read on... |
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U.S. to Match China in Manufacturing Attractiveness by 2015
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New research shows that the U.S. has now matched Mexico as an attractive location for manufacturing in terms of labor and operational costs, and will match China in desirability by 2015, which will vastly accelerate re-shoring. According to ... Read on... |
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"Negotiating Successfully in China" online course
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Negotiate Successfully in China will show you how to: - Construct a negotiation plan that leads to profitable business - not empty promises
- Develop and maintain value-adding relationships and networks
- Find the right partners - and keep them loyal
- Protect your technology, intellectual property and assets
- Identify and leverage your sources of power
- Understand what Chinese negotiators really want - and what they really mean.
To download Course brochure, click here ...
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New visa regulations for foreigners visiting and living in China, under new Chinese immigrations laws to be enforced on 1 July
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 The Chinese Government's new immigration law will come into force on 1 July 2013, with new visa rules for foreign nationals visiting or living in China.The details though not yet finalised, indicate that as of 1 July, anyone wishing to ... Read on... |
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China Faces Turning Point on Labor
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China is facing a major shift in labor availability as the government considers plans to transform the economy, experts say.After decades of relying on a limitless workforce to give it a price advantage on exports, China is running out of ... Read on... |
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Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim Falls Within Labour Tribunal's Exclusive Jurisdiction
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Noble Spirit Ltd T/A Life Solutions v. Wong Shu Yuen Also Known As Garry Wong Mind Body Asia Ltd And Another (08/05/2013, HCA842/2011).In brief:A former employee ("Mr. Lee") sued his former employer ("Mind Body") in the High ... Read on... |
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Additional China human resources articles
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Salary Guide Greater China 2013 International medical center for Shanghai Income Tax Treatment of Cross-border Secondment China's health care costs increase: official data China's Not Hiring Did Hong Kong Strike Out? To view the above articles, please click here ... |
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China: credit crunch or worse?
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What is the significance of the recent turmoil in China's money markets, the sharp reduction in the flow of credit between banks and the rising cost of loans between banks? Its trigger has been a tightening of credit provision to the ... Read on... |
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CHINA SUPPLY CHAIN MGT & INFRASTRUCTURE
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China's high-speed trains attract frustrated fliers
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With less than half an hour to spare, Chen Zhu calmly emerged from the subway station connected to the massive Beijing West Railway Station with a small, wheeled bag.Upon retrieving her ticket from a kiosk, Chen breezed through the ... Read on... |
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More international logistics lawsuits heard
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More lawsuits involving foreign parties have taken place in the international logistics industry in recent years, a top court said."Disputes involving infringement damage compensation, freight forwarders, air cargo transport and ... Read on... |
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Nation to invest big on road construction
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China will invest 4.7 trillion yuan ($767 billion) in road projects by 2030, strongly boosting the domestic economy, a senior official said on Thursday.The country will have more than 400,000 kilometers of national roads and highways by ... Read on ... |
"Expat Healthcare Issues in China" with Kevin Zhou, Michelle Colona and Anthony Hidell
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 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? To view, please click here |
"Recruitment Challenges in the Chinese Manufacturing Industry" with Chris Baillargeon
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This On-Demand Seminar focuses on the recruitment challenges in the Chinese manufacturing industry, and how to overcome those challenges to hire the best employees. Seminar covers: Identifying Candidates, Attracting Candidates, Contract Negotiation/Structure, Legal Issues, Retaining Talent, Expatriates. To view, please click here |
Upcoming OnDemand Seminars
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"Negotiating with the Chinese" - interview with Andrew Hupert
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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. To listen to interview |
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"One Year Old: How Has KORUS FTA Affected the Auto Industry?" - Interview with Daniel P. Malone
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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. To listen to interview |
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"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - Interview with Judy Ravin
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 This interview examines the ROI of training and development and, in particular, communication training. For companies whose workforce is compromised of non-native English speakers, specific challenges exist. Interview topics particularly address two solutions: how the training process can minimize language barriers for both native and non-native English speakers alike, and how English pronunciation training ... To listen to interview |
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Latest articles from around the world
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To read the following articles, click hereGM Investing $11 Billion in China Source: IndustryWeekChina's dominance fuels rare earth supply fears Source: PRW.comCompetition will force private automakers to partner with state-owned peers Source: Automotive News ChinaMulally sees China becoming Ford export hub Source: Automotive News ChinaMotor City Should Welcome Chinese Auto Makers Source: WardsAuto.com
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ALYSHA WEBB CHINA-EV BLOG
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Calstart sees green tech ops in China medium and heavy duty trucks
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 China's passenger vehicle market is in the crosshairs of many U.S. companies with "green" automotive technology. The bus market is also getting a lot of attention. There hasn't been much focus on efforts to make the medium and heavy-duty truck sect ... Read on... |
 * Learn from current exporters how business in China is different * Find resources for reliable China market research * Build a winning China entry plan by asking the right questions * Identify high-growth regions & cities in China * Understand the best shipping terms for exporters and why * Calculate China duties, taxes and other costs with guidelines & checklists * Anticipate China-specific documentation and regulations * Avoid common banking missteps with Chinese buyers * Get a quick, bird's eye view of your banking and financing options To download eBook, please click here... |
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ADDITIONAL CHINA ARTICLES
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Additional articles on doing business in China
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Compliance with China's SAFE and tax registration requirements for equity awards under scrutiny China: VAT pilot program extends nationwide starting 1 August 2013 Shareholder held responsible for the outstanding tax liability of a de-registered Hong Kong company Number of trademark agencies surges in China China steel price 'to stay low' Video: China's search for a new growth model China Going Global: The Challenges of International Expansion Global reach, local initiatives: a guide to geographic outbound investment opportunities The China Factor: Doing Business in China To read above articles, please click here |
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