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CHINA 2013: The Year in Review
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China tax planning for cross-border transactions of China's auto industry
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 In this issue, we highlight the major tax, customs and foreign exchange issues commonly seen in cross-border transactions in the auto industry in China. We also explore potential tax planning ideas, which are important for mitigating risks and improving ... 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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Additional China automotive industry articles
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China Autos In The United States? Even 2020 Is Just A Maybe.
Lost Year for Toyota Dealer in China Underscores Japan Challenge
China's latest drive to protect automotive consumers
Competing in the China Truck Market: Leveraging China for the World
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A new era for manufacturing in China
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 Companies that continue to base their manufacturing strategies solely on China's rock-bottom wages and stratospheric domestic growth rates are in for a rude awakening. New challenges will require new competitive priorities.China's emerging ... Read on... |
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China Widens Lead as World's Largest Manufacturer
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Although China overtook the U.S. as the world's largest manufacturing nation in 2010, the production margin between the two countries has been razor-thin. However, new data indicates that China recently widened its lead as the top ... Read on... |
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"Assessing & Analyzing the Risk of Global Sourcing" On-Demand Seminar
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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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DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA ARTICLES
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The China Factor: Doing Business in China
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 While much of the investment focus in China has been outbound-centric as of late, the inbound story continues and MNCs are expanding their business across all parts of China. "The China Factor" is a publication detailing the firm's history ... Read on... |
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Chinese market to open wider to foreign investors: document
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More openness to global markets and foreign businesses features as a key part of the Third Plenum resolution whose full text was published on Friday evening. Restrictions on overseas investors are to be lifted for industries including ... Read on... |
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Additional doing business in China articles
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Investment in the People's Republic of China (guide) Importing from China? "Negotiating Successfully in China" for Procurement and Purchasing Professionals launched by GlobalBusinessProfessor.com China in transition: Insights for global companies To view the above articles, please click here ... |
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Modernization of China's Trademark Law Regime
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The Third Amendment to the PRC Trademark Law was passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on 30 August 2013, and would come into effect on 1 May 2014. The provisions are amended to cope with concerns ... Read on... |
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How to Create Effective Anti-Corruption Compliance Programs in China
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Foreign companies are facing increased scrutiny from the Chinese government, as President Xi Jinping has made an anti-corruption drive one of his top priorities since he took power last year.Implementing and maintaining an effective ... Read on... |
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China's New Wave of Regulatory Enforcement: What Multinationals Need to Know
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Since Xi Jiping became China's leader this year, the PRC has seen the launch of an unprecedented, sweeping government campaign to tackle corruption. The wave of enforcement action against corrupt officials that started with the arrest ... Read on... |
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Additional China legal articles
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Domestic Anti-Bribery Enforcement May Be on the Rise in China: Multinationals Must Focus on Anti-Corruption Compliance PRC trademark law amendment: the practical implications for brand owners Intellectual Property Rights Study China adopts Europe's model for patent classification Shareholder held responsible for the outstanding tax liability of a de-registered Hong Kong company Court Issues First Ever Preliminary Injunction in Trade Secrets Case To view the above articles, please click here ... |
"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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ALYSHA WEBB CHINA-EV BLOG
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China's latest new energy vehicle policy may result in fresh EV tech for the world
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 The Chinese government just issued its latest New Energy Vehicle subsidy policy. Seems like the government has pretty much given up on trying to create a consumer market for new energy vehicles, which include battery electric, plug-in hybrid ... Read on... |
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CHINA HUMAN RESOURCES ARTICLES
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In Pursuit of the Hidden Dragon: Capturing China's New Talent Dividend Through Innovative Direct Labor Management
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Estimates by China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security indicate that while the annual increase in the labor supply over the next two years will reach 25 million, a labor demand of merely 12 million per annum will cause ... Read on ... |
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Summary Dismissal - The Cost of Getting it Wrong
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An investment banking firm, Jefferies HK Ltd (Defendant), summarily dismissed the Head of Equity Trading Asia, Mr. Williams (Plaintiff) for "unacceptable and entirely inappropriate misconduct" in December 2010. The Court of ... Read on ... |
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Additional China HR articles
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China Court Dismisses Evidence Obtained from Employee's Work Email Salary Guide Greater China 2013 Magnetic Appeal: Attracting Talent in China The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI To read above HR articles, 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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Driving profitable growth: China's productivity challenge - The productivity imperative China's chemical industry: The emergence of local champions Ten forces forging China's future China: Sailing In Choppy Waters: Business Implications Of The Economic Reforms For The Decade Ahead Import-Export Taxes and Duties in China To read above articles, please click here |
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