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Language and cultural barriers put pressure on large and small companies alike, but I would argue the economy is the main thing that affects the Chinese business practices that foreigners find the most jarring. Read more>>
Aug 06, 2013
Following on from the GlaxoSmithKline China corruption scandal, two employees at the firm detail how they used various means to bribe doctors into buying their drugs, thus increasing their profit margins. ... Read More>>
Jul 30, 2013 Comments(17)
The Pew Research Center recently undertook a survey which showed that a surprising amount of people believed that China would overtake America as the world’s number one superpower. Despite this however, America still retains higher credibility among much ...... Read More>>
Jul 15, 2013 Comments(3)
From monumental mining projects in Africa to the acquisition of Canadian oil and gas giant Nexen, China is keen to widen its investment portfolio across the world. However, some projects have been more controversial and intriguing than others.... Read More>>
Jul 12, 2013 Comments(1)
Stella and Richard are two Chinese white collar workers who enjoyed successful careers at foreign companies when China first opened up to the world. Now middle-aged, the pair are struggling to progress in light of recent economic troubles and shifting ...... Read More>>
Jun 27, 2013 Comments(8)
On June 23, it was reported that American Chip Starnes, co-owner of Specialty Medical Supplies, had been “held hostage” by workers at his plant in Beijing’s Huairou District over a payment dispute. ... Read More>>
Jun 20, 2013 Comments(1)
Like many young entrepreneurs in China, Li Rui has had a tough time getting his business off the ground. This article takes a look at the reasons why so many young entrepreneurs in China are struggling to start their businesses. ... Read More>>
Jun 18, 2013 Comments(2)
A recent article in a Russian newspaper wrote that China’s economy is based solely on the duplication of other countries’ products. Here, we take a further look into what the article said and how it could be a somewhat true hypothesis. ... Read More>>
Jun 07, 2013 Comments(9)
The Chinese economy is very much consumer driven. One of the most popular methods of shopping is online, and while online shopping alternatives continue to mushroom left and right, the most popular, by far, is still Taobao. In light of Taobao's unwavering ...... Read More>>
Jun 05, 2013 Comments(10)
More and more wealthy Chinese women are now spending money on luxury goods worldwide. But what are their preferences when it comes to buying such products? What does the future hold regarding their influence on the luxury goods market? ... Read More>>
Jun 05, 2013 Comments(3)
Shanzhai, or imitation, is a phenomenon that has infiltrated almost all aspects of the Chinese consumer market, including the food industry. This article attempts to shed light on how the shanzhai food industry is hurting both the country’s legitimate food ...... Read More>>
Jun 03, 2013 Comments(16)
Many expats find jobs in China, but for some finding that perfect position has been a somewhat difficult affair. Three Nanjing expats each discuss the difficulties they’ve had breaking into the career of their choice. ... Read More>>
May 27, 2013 Comments(1)
Watson Meng, owner of uncensored overseas Chinese language website Boxun, is a controversial figure to the Chinese authorities. However, Meng was recently granted a visa to enter the country to attend his mother’s funeral, in a visit that went surprisingly ...... Read More>>
May 25, 2013
The spending power of Chinese people has surged in recent times, with online shopping in China seeing a particular increase. This article takes a look at five ways online shopping in China is shaping the country. ... Read More>>
May 08, 2013 Comments(4)
After Xi Jinping recently introduced the “Eight Point Regulation”, urging officials to refrain from extravagance, restrictions have tightened on the use of public funds at banquets. However, some officials are finding more secretive ways to feed their ...... Read More>>
Apr 30, 2013 Comments(3)
Since the Cold War, Western countries’ interest in Africa has waned, leading African countries to “look East’”. Over the past decade, as China and other Asian countries have made huge investments, the West has stood on the sidelines and watched their ...... Read More>>
Apr 14, 2013 Comments(2)
Netizens have commented on the fact that the turnover of CCTV presenters is very high, with new faces frequently coming and going. Many have speculated as to why, though experts say that CCTV doesn’t allow presenters freedom or development space. ... Read More>>
Apr 03, 2013 Comments(6)
During the recent leadership changeover, Xi Jinping discussed the “Chinese Dream” and what China must do in order to achieve it. But does the Chinese Dream differ from the American Dream? How? Will it prove more effective for China’s future? ... Read More>>
Apr 02, 2013 Comments(4)
The Chinese property market has been the subject of considerable speculation over recent weeks. Leaving aside the prospect of a housing crash in China, a large part of the general fascination with this topic is a consequence of the peculiar notion of ...... Read More>>
Apr 01, 2013 Comments(5)
A recent article published by a Yale finance professor looks at the falsities of China’s official inflation statistics, and notes that current currency policies are leaving many ordinary Chinese short-handed, with the RMB kept deliberately devalued. ... Read More>>
Mar 25, 2013 Comments(1)
Two men were recently exposed for impersonating high level party members, and involving themselves in various inspections and tours of institutions and enterprises across the country with their real identities unbeknownst to their contemporaries. ... Read More>>
Mar 24, 2013 Comments(2)
The recent story regarding the thousands of dead pigs washed up in Shanghai’s Huangpu River has caused a media storm, however the real reason for their death remains a mystery. Here, one report pinpoints the use of arsenic in pigs’ diets as a possible ...... Read More>>
Mar 20, 2013 Comments(4)
Are China’s famously cheap suppliers facing an uncertain future? After being struck off IKEA’s supply list, business has been hard for many Chinese OEMs. This article looks at the challenges that lie ahead for many Chinese suppliers. ... Read More>>
Mar 14, 2013 Comments(3)
After weighing the possibilities that I’ll be a China expat for a while, I’ve started thinking about how this will affect my personal finances, and how I’m going to be able to save for the future. How much does it cost to settle down in China? ... Read More>>
Mar 09, 2013 Comments(2)
For many expats based in China, the idea of owning a restaurant, café or bar is an attractive one. What could be nicer that whittling away the hours in your own establishment, with your own staff to serve you and partying with your friends whenever you ...... Read More>>
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