Establishing
an SME in China:
The race to China has begun for many SMEs, but many still don't
understand what training they are required to do before venturing
into the largest consumer market in the world. This article covers
the most important issues in establishing a presence in China, whilst
providing useful insights into some of the major hurdles faced by
multinational SMEs on the way.
Managing
Your China Business Under SARS:
Whether you have made the decision to stay and weather the storm,
both financially and medically, or you have decided that it might
be safer to let your Chinese partner or employees handle things
for the time being whilst you sit out the crisis back home, there
are a number of considerations for effectively managing your China
business under SARS.
Treasury
Management:
WTO entry may not be the miracle needed to revolutionise treasury
operations in China, but companies are certainly starting to benefit
from gradual improvements in the system. Treasury management in
China is changing rapidly. The road ahead will require a great deal
of patience but offers potentially massive rewards.
Banks
in China: The
emergence of a wealthy Chinese middle class coupled with recent
regulations designed to facilitate growth has the banking industry
in China poised for massive growth. On the other hand, Chinese banks
are plagued by bad debts and inefficiency, and face a huge potential
loss of customers to their foreign counterparts. Depending on whom
you ask, banks in China are either on the verge of bust or boom
and this article will to help unravel some of the more complicated
intricacies of banks in China.
Mergers
& Acquistions:
Given the relatively limited number of investment vehicles available
to foreign investors looking to enter into the lucrative Chinese
market, the emergence of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in China
are a welcome surprise. The market has been slower to pick up than
many had anticipated, but the potential still exists and M&A
is one of the quickest ways for new and existing foreign investors
to expand their market share in the current Chinese legal and business
environment.
Please note: The above
newsletters are for general information purpose only. Chinese regulations
are rapidly changing and further advice should be sought before any
action is taken.