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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>>
Jul 23, 2011 Comments(1)
There is no denying that Internet usage in China is a booming business. With over 500 million people connected, China is by far the most active online nation in the world. Of that number, roughly two-thirds of these users play online games, which is about ...... Read More>>
Feb 02, 2016 Comments(9)
Recent survey results average average salaries in different regions in China and Asia. ... Read More>>
Aug 27, 2013 Comments(5)
The National Bureau of Statistics recently published data that shows a continual increase in rental prices over the last 42 months. Increasing rental prices for housing in China has been a source of frustration for people across the country, but which ...... Read More>>
Jul 15, 2015 Comments(22)
The term “middle class,” gets thrown around quite a bit when we talk about China's rapid economic development. This article cites a specific survey by Ipsos that defines how much Chinese families need to earn to be considered middle class. ... 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>>
Mar 18, 2014 Comments(15)
Canada’s sudden announcement of the end of its investment immigration scheme quickly set off a Chinese media storm. The immigrant plans of Chinese people (especially those who are wealthy) have played a significant role in the reorganization of world ...... Read More>>
Feb 09, 2015 Comments(3)
In a country where red means positive return (gain) and green means negative return (loss), finding the right investment where risk and reward are balanced can be, at times, difficult. Here’s how some of China’s wealthiest individuals invested their money ...... Read More>>
Mar 09, 2012 Comments(2)
Meals are an important part of life in China and big meals are an especially important aspect. It only follows that business meals are also an essential ingredient in life for entrepreneurs and their colleagues. However, just knowing they’re important ...... Read More>>
Aug 23, 2014 Comments(20)
China is no stranger to large scale building projects. From building the Great Wall to the Grand Canal, China has always worked on a grand scale. No longer fazed by futuristic skyscrapers or monuments to commercialism, China has entered the building of ...... Read More>>
Nov 15, 2017 Comments(2)
Beijing has surpassed America’s Silicon Valley as the world’s best tech city, according to a new report. ... Read More>>
Sep 29, 2015 Comments(8)
A recent survey's results showed that Shanghai's foreign workers are generally satisfied with working conditions, but there is room for improvement including tax incentives and reforming visa policies that place strict limits on the ages of workers and ...... Read More>>
Aug 02, 2016 Comments(2)
This translated articles lists the cities with the highest GDP in the first quarter of 2016 in China and examines each city’s economic growth rate. Shanghai had the largest GDP followed by Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Suzhou, Chengdu, ...... Read More>>
Sep 15, 2016 Comments(8)
With the decline of the ruble, Russia has become a popular new destination for Chinese tourists. Chinese are traveling to Russian cities to go sightseeing and buy luxury goods. This article discusses Russia’s newfound popularity with Chinese tourists and ...... Read More>>
Feb 14, 2013 Comments(1)
China is in the midst of one of the largest building projects in human history. In regards to China’s airport boom specifically, one has to wonder why the country is investing so much towards the renewal and/or creation of state-of-the-art hubs and spokes? ... Read More>>
Jul 25, 2016 Comments(9)
China plans to open an immigration office in the hope to attract more overseas talent. However, the elusive green card seems to still only be accessible for those making a fairly high salary for most living in China. ... 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>>
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>>
Jul 20, 2015 Comments(11)
The Shanghai government will reduce the conditions necessary for expats to obtain permanent residency, and simplify the application procedure for permanent residency. Shanghai will also expand the scope of the R Visa meant for high-level personnel. ... Read More>>
Aug 28, 2014 Comments(8)
A number of Chinese designed and produced products have been taking the global market by storm. From technology to fashion, here are nine Chinese goods that have placed China on the map in terms of innovation and quality. ... Read More>>
Mar 27, 2017 Comments(5)
21st century China isn’t necessarily synonymous with fakes anymore. Welcome to the world of Made in China 2.0, a new brand of Chinese innovation, not replication. ... 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>>
Aug 01, 2016 Comments(3)
Young Chinese graduates are heading out into the workforce, but may face a bit of a wake-up call. They hope to get funding for their own startups, work at jobs with flextime and other soft benefits, and while being the most attractive person in the office. ... Read More>>
Dec 17, 2012 Comments(4)
Editor’s note: The following was translated and edited from an article that appeared in the Chinese news site Information Times. It concerns a new business venture designed to teach Chinese women how to find rich—and reportedly, Western—husbands, the ...... Read More>>
Jan 16, 2013 Comments(2)
On November 29, 2012, Yum! Brands (the parent company of KFC) warned its investors that Yum! China's Q4 earnings had fallen 4%. And in the weeks that followed, Yum! Brands’ stock price fell 11%. Clearly something other than food scandals is amiss with the ...... Read More>>
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