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While Chinese market offers significant opportunities for foreign businesses, doing business with local companies could be challenging. Cultural differences, intellectual property risks, non-enforceable contracts, delayed payments – you name it. In this blog post we offer a basic guide for selling goods/providing services to Chinese companies.
Following an extensive debate throughout the Q1 and Q2 of 2023, it has become evident that the emergence of a "new China" in the near future is unlikely. Should you aspire to leverage the advantages offered by the vast consumer market, a well-established supply chain, and other benefits associated with the "factory of the world," it is imperative to gain a good understanding of the challenges foreign enterprises commonly face when venturing into the Chinese market. In this article we briefly introduce the ten most prevalent hurdles met by the international businesses in China.
Establishment of Industrial parks and Free Trade Zones are efforts from the Chinese government to make business within China easier and more appealing for the foreign investors. In this article we outline the benefits of locating your business within those special zones.
On 28 September 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) released the draft of Provisions on Regulating and Facilitating Cross-Border Data Transfers. Having already received feedback from key experts and industry leaders, the draft is seeking public comments till 15 October 2023.
This article provides actionable guidance on how organizations can successfully carry out ESG audits to capture ESG-related opportunities and minimize the downside risk.
In this blog post we outline three main reasons why proper ESG management and reporting is becoming essential for SMEs in China.
Hong Kong’s amended foreign source income exemption (FSIE) regime, which comes into effect in 2023, has been making waves in the business community. The new regime will allow qualifying MNCs to enjoy a tax exemption on certain categories of foreign-sourced income.
ERP system can play a crucial role in enhancing control over business operations, especially in scenarios where remote teams operate with varying degrees of autonomy. It could be especially useful in the recent localization trend: having a company in China managed by a local team while the headquarters are located abroad, an ERP system could provide significant benefits in the control and oversight.
In the heart of Asia lies a bustling metropolis that not only captivates with its skyline but also entices entrepreneurs and businesses from around the world. Hong Kong, often referred to as the Gateway to Mainland China as well as Asia, is a thriving ecosystem that offers unmatched opportunities for those seeking to expand their presence in the region.

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