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What is the difference between "show business" and the "entertainment industry?"...
- February 2015
- Free Access
There are a few critical structural differences between the West’s culture of “show business” and China’s administrative definition of the “entertainment industry” (娱乐业). Show business encompasses a plethora ...
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Why is business scope important when entering China?s entertainment industry?
- February 2015
- Free Access
A company’s business scope is a one-sentence description of the industry or industries it is authorized to operate in. It defines a company’s operations in China and is important because there is a large legal risk of disingenuously opera...
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When does a company need to apply for their special license in China?
- February 2015
- Free Access
Application for special licenses usually takes place after the name pre-approval step but before a company establishment application is submitted to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). MOFCOM will check that the applicant has obtained the relevant lic...
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Wages & GDP per Capita Across Asia
- January 2015
- Free Access
This infographic compares minimum monthly wage, average monthly wage and GDP per Capita across various Asian countries.
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Comparison of Sourcing Models in China
- January 2015
- Free Access
This infographic compares the two sourcing models available for foreign investors in China: representative office and foreign-invested commercial enterprise.
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Comparison of Sourcing Models in India
- January 2015
- Free Access
This infographic compares the two commonly used sourcing models in India.
Q&A
Is there a quota for hiring expats in China?
- January 2015
- Free Access
Officially, there is no regulation explicitly placing quotas on the number of expats a company can hire. However, in China, local government agencies – often the municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau – have t...
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What are some of the changes which have taken place in the past decade with rega...
- January 2015
- Free Access
There can be no doubt that in recent years, China’s expatriate make-up has been changing. With the country’s domestic work force steadily maturing, managerial positions are increasingly being taken on by Chinese talent, oft...
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The Asia Sourcing Guide 2015
- January 2015
- Members Access
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...
Q&A
I am the director of a medical device company in the U.S. and I am looking to fu...
- January 2015
- Free Access
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 has the Chinese Government reacted to the discrepancy between foreign and Ch...
- January 2015
- Free Access
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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China's Proposed Overland New Silk Road Route.
- January 2015
- Free Access
Infographic of the New Silk Road route.
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