Tianjin City in China
As China rises as a dominant force in the global economy, more and more investors are pursuing strategic growth opportunities for their business in China. Increasingly over the years, regional cities have emerged in economic growth and output, alongside the major cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Tianjin, one of China’s largest cities, is […]
Strong Start for China in 2023: Q1 Shows 4.5% Growth
While China’s growth has been carefully observed over the past few decades, it has been especially placed under the spotlight since the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus in 2020. Following the lifting of pandemic restrictions, the Chinese economy has made a strong start in the 1st quarter, with its GDP expanding by 4.5% year-on-year. This […]
China Marketing Strategy
China has the largest global internet user base, with over 500 million active users. more than double that of the United States. It also has the world’s most active social media environment, with over 300 million people using various platforms, such as blogs, social networking sites, microblogs, and online communities. Businesses looking to succeed in […]
How to Finance a Company in China
One of the most challenging elements for foreign investors to manage their Chinese operations is to ensure sufficient and appropriate funding of your business in China. Improper strategies to financing your business can result in missed business opportunities and improper financial planning can further create an inability to ensure liquidity and proper cashflow of your […]
China’s Manufacturing Challenges
China, widely known as “the world’s factory,” has been a dominant force in global manufacturing, due primarily to favorable factors such as low labor costs, a skilled workforce, and reliable infrastructure. The manufacturing landscape of China has evolved however, with regions developing and moving towards more value focused production, in addition to labor-intensive manufacturing shifting […]
How to Authenticate Documents for China
How to get documents authenticated for China used to be a major headache for foreign companies and individuals wishing to do business in China. However, on March 8, 2023 the Chinese ambassador to the Netherlands, Tan Jian, officially submitted China’s instrument of accession to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 abolishing the requirement of […]
Intellectual Property in China
In recent years, China has taken many steps to become a more favorable landscape for global businesses to thrive. In fact, in 2019, it was named one of the world’s “Top 10 Most Improved Economies for Ease of Doing Business” by the World Bank. With a bustling economy, a growing middle class, and a culture […]
Business Visa in China
On the 8th of January China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) declared that a plan has been established to re-issue visas to foreign travelers who wish to enter the country. This announcement is part of the country’s initiative to reopen the economy after years of COVID-19 restrictions and is welcomed by the global business community. If […]
2023 Sino Benelux Business Survey
Taking stock of Business in China over the past year has been a challenge for most businesses. We need not mention the impact of the restrictions and lockdowns felt across multiple sectors, which had a ripple effect on the global economy. With the zero-Covid policy coming to an end in China, businesses have an optimistic […]
Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment China
China is maximizing its efforts to accelerate the opening of its economy by enabling more opportunities for foreign companies to invest. In 2019, authorities released the Catalogue of Industries for Encouraged Foreign Investment, which consists of more than 1,400 items which detail the types of investments and industries that can benefit from the country’s improved […]
