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How should foreign investors adapt when setting up a wholly foreign owned enterp...

- February 2015
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Foreign investors need to adapt their presence to serve China’s domestic consumer market. To engage in distribution, an existing manufacturing wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) will need to expand its business scope. Adding distribution in...
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What are the different types of distribution which wholly foreign owned enterpri...

- February 2015
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The different types of distribution which can be carried out by WFOEs in China are as follows: Retailing: i.e., selling goods from fixed venues or via television, telephone, mail order, internet, or vending machines, and related services.&nb...
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Comparison of Sourcing Models in China

- January 2015
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This infographic compares the two sourcing models available for foreign investors in China: representative office and foreign-invested commercial enterprise.
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The Asia Sourcing Guide 2015

- January 2015
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In this issue of Asia Briefing, we explain how and why the Asian sourcing market is changing, compare wage overheads, and look at where certain types of products are being manufactured and exported. We discuss the impact of ASEANâs Free Trade Ag...
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I am the director of a medical device company in the U.S. and I am looking to fu...

- January 2015
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There are a few options for you when looking to invest in the medical device industry. China is currently one of the world’s most promising markets for medical devices. China relies heavily on foreign imports for its medical supplies and device...
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How does China source its medical supplies and devices?

- January 2015
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China relies heavily on foreign imports for its medical supplies and devices. This is especially true for high-tech, high-price items, for which the U.S., Germany and Japan serve as major exporters. Additionally, there are several thou...
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Why is there such a discrepancy between foreign and Chinese producers of medical...

- January 2015
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The discrepancy between foreign and Chinese producers of medical devices is commonly attributed to the high entry barriers for the higher-end medical device market: producing more technologically advanced equipment is capital-intensive...
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How has the Chinese Government reacted to the discrepancy between foreign and Ch...

- January 2015
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This trend has recently led the China National Health and Family Planning Commission to announce the launch of a policy favoring local producers of medical devices, as a means of bringing down rising health care costs. The policy inclu...
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Which legislation regulates the supervision and administration of medical device...

- January 2015
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(State Council Order No. 650), effective June 1, 2014 Order 650 is the highest level regulation governing the registration and record-keeping of medical devices, requirements for product manufacturing and distribution, and liability fo...
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What licensing regimes are put in place for commercial entities engaging in the ...

- January 2015
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Generally, any commercial entity engaged in the manufacture or trade of medical devices must obtain specific licenses in addition to the standard business licenses for operating a company in China. The procedures and requirements for o...
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Import and Export: A Guide to Trade in Vietnam

- December 2014
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In this issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we provide you with a clear understanding of the current business trends related to trade in Vietnam, as well as explaining how to set up your trading business in the country. We also attempt to give perspe...
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Chinas Markt fr Medizintechnik

- December 2014
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Nachfolgende Infografik zeigt welche Optionen der Markt für Medizintechnik hat. Es werden die medizinischen Geräte, Ausgaben für Gesundheitswesen und der momentane Anteil an älteren Individuen verdeutlicht.
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