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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>>
Dec 03, 2015 Comments(6)
DiDi Travel and Lagou.com recently published a report comparing life in China’s four major international cities for young Chinese as a reference for new graduates. ... Read More>>
Nov 16, 2015 Comments(6)
China's state owned enterprises are laying off workers and delaying pay to combat the economic slow down. ... Read More>>
Nov 09, 2015 Comments(5)
Graduates from Beijing universities are not seeking jobs in their college town, and this is causing problems. ... Read More>>
Oct 29, 2015 Comments(10)
Berlin has become Chinese investors' newest target for off-shore real estate investment, and Berliners are worried that they'll see themselves getting bought out. ... Read More>>
Oct 13, 2015 Comments(3)
Despite a tumultuous economy that has discouraged investors and shaken consumer confidence, Chinese spenders splurged during Golden Week. The film, catering and travel industry saw a healthy economic boost. ... Read More>>
Oct 01, 2015 Comments(5)
A list of Hollywood movies that have surrendered artistic integrity to be included in the 34 foreign movies allowed to play in China every year. ... 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>>
Sep 08, 2015 Comments(5)
In their continuing investment in Africa's rapid development, China's influence is palpable. Africa's new special economic zones and eerily familiar apartment complexes indicate an economic boom with Chinese characteristics. ... Read More>>
Sep 03, 2015 Comments(7)
As an independent expat financial advisor living in Shanghai, I’ve been bombarded with various questions after Black Monday from clients looking to protect their hard earned RMB. Here’s my advice. ... Read More>>
Aug 26, 2015 Comments(6)
China is the world’s manufacturing hub, but being made in China doesn’t mean a product is cheaper in China. Even though the products are made in China, they are still considered imports and are thus subject to tariffs on foreign goods. ... Read More>>
Aug 24, 2015 Comments(2)
Hurun Report released their annual report on the wealthiest individuals in the world. 25% of those on the list were Chinese. This article introduces a few of China's wealthiest, including the top three: Wang Jianlin, Li Kai-shing, and Jack Ma. ... 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>>
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 02, 2015 Comments(12)
It's almost graduation season in China, which means a slew of articles about China's university graduates and the challenges that they face from the Chinese media. Now, founding or working for start ups is more popular than ever for Chinese graduates. ... Read More>>
May 14, 2015 Comments(4)
Which colleges in China produce the graduates with the highest salaries? China Research Institute recently released a list of the top 100 universities in China with high salaries after graduation. ... Read More>>
Apr 23, 2015 Comments(5)
Data rates have become extremely high in China, especially when compared with income and cost of living. Li Keqiang recently stated that China must study ways to bring data costs down. However, the real issue is the monopoly on data in China. ... Read More>>
Apr 21, 2015 Comments(4)
Looking to go into business in China? There are a number of very lucrative low-cost high profit industries currently on the rise. Here are six industries booming China with very high profit margins.... Read More>>
Mar 05, 2015 Comments(10)
Environmental issues have shot to the forefront of public debate in China this week, following the release of Chai Jing’s documentary, “Under the Dome”. This translated article details the environmental challenges that China faces in 2015. ... Read More>>
Mar 03, 2015 Comments(9)
This article, translated from ifeng.com, discusses the recent trend of foreign companies withdrawing from China and the potential impact on China’s economy. ... 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>>
Jan 20, 2015 Comments(24)
This translated article discusses the effects of China’s immense pollution problems on the tourist industry.... Read More>>
Jan 10, 2015 Comments(15)
How many times has the sight of a jam-packed Western restaurant started you dreaming about opening a foreign restaurant yourself? If you plan to turn that dream into a reality here are 5 challenges you’ll likely face. ... Read More>>
Jan 05, 2015 Comments(18)
This article, translated from ifeng.com, reports the latest statistics regarding overseas returnees and their career prospects in China. ... Read More>>
Dec 31, 2014 Comments(3)
This translated article details the fall of homeware giant B&Q and the decision to sell a controlling stake to Chinese retail chain, the Wumart Group. ... Read More>>
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