Other Briefings
Multi-Level Marketing: China Isn’t Buying It
The Chinese government has launched a three-month campaign to crack down on pyramid schemes, with implications for foreign companies with Multi-Level Marketing structures. In this article, we outline China’s Multi-Level Marketing industry, and how companies can stay compliant.
Eco-Friendly Investment Opportunities in China: The Rise of Green Bonds
China has the world’s largest green bond market, with more than RMB 200 billion (US$ 30.3 billion) worth of green bonds issued in 2016 alone – almost 40 percent of green bonds issued globally that year. In this article, we look at the significance of green bonds, regulation governing their issuance, and opportunities for foreign companies.
China’s Sharing Economy
China’s sharing economy is expected to maintain a 40 percent annual growth rate over the next few years, and is officially forecast to account for over 10 percent of the country’s GDP by the year 2020, and 20 percent by 2025. In this, we look at aspects of China’s sharing economy, and opportunities for foreign investors.
New Retail in China: a Growth Engine for the Retail Industry
New Retail bridges e-commerce, physical retail, and logistics in order to improve the efficiency of selling and buying, and China is at the forefront of this new trend. In this article, we look at how traditional retailers can avoid becoming obsolete, and the opportunities New Retail has for foreign investors.
AI in China: How AI Can Optimize Your Operations
Many business leaders across the world, including China, do not yet see AI as a priority; at least 40 percent of enterprises within traditional industries in China do not see AI as strategically important. However, 55 percent of near term gains from AI are set to come from productivity increases in labor.
China’s AI Industry: Identifying Opportunities for Foreign Investment
China’s plan for developing the country’s artificial intelligence industry aims for the total market size of AI related industries in China to exceed RMB 1 trillion (Around US$150 billion) by 2020. However, foreign companies may find it difficult to compete in China’s booming AI market without a strategic market entry plan.
Establishing a Data Center in China
To comply with China’s controversial new Cybersecurity Law, US tech giant Apple recently announced plans to build a data center in Guizhou designed to store cloud data for Chinese users. In this article, we look at considerations for setting up a data center in China.
Sales, Import, and Manufacture of Alcoholic Beverages in China
Foreign beer and wine consumption is increasing significantly in China, with 567.5 million liters of imported wine consumed in 2016. In this article, Dezan Shira & Associates and The Silk Initiative introduce considerations for market entry, import, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in China.
