Other Briefings
Pharmaceuticals Distribution in China: A Guide to the New Two Invoices System
China issued a new policy designed to streamline pharmaceutical distribution channels at the beginning of this year. In this article, we explore how the regulation will change the way manufactures and distributors in the pharma industry operate from both a business and tax perspective.
Brand Equity and IP Considerations for your F&B Company in China
Foreign food and beverage companies entering China have many issues to consider, such as trademark and IP protection, and brand strategy. In this article, we explore how to best safeguard your company against issues such as counterfeit goods, trademarking, and trade secrets.
Child’s Play: Opportunities in China’s Toy Industry
China exported US$33.7 billion worth of toys in 2016, vastly outperforming other light industry sectors. Here, we look at how China’s toy industry has continued to perform strongly, and identify opportunities for foreign investment.
Changing Tastes: China’s Imported Wine Industry
638 million liters of wine were imported into China in 2016, and the country is set to come the world’s second largest wine market by 2020. In this article, we discuss China’s import wine industry and the challenges different retail channels pose for foreign importers.
How China is Becoming a World Leader in Artificial Intelligence
China plans for its artificial intelligence industry to be worth US$15.26 billion by 2018. In this article, we explore how China is quickly becoming a world leader in AI, and identify opportunities for foreign investment in the sector.
Understanding China’s Lifted Regulation for e-Commerce WFOEs Operating in Free Trade Zones
In 2015, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology began allowing foreign investors to hold 100 percent equity in an e-commerce company, but it wasn’t until last year that the first such company emerged. Here, we explore how the setup process works and the opportunities it affords foreign investors.
A Supplement to China’s Health Food Market
In 2016, the Chinese government approved over 16,000 new health food products as the industry reached over US$144.2 billion in value. In light of numerous domestic food scandals and an increasingly affluent consumer base, China’s health food market presents enormous opportunities for foreign investors.
At Your Fingertips: Approaching China’s Mobile App Store Market
According to a recently released notice, all mobile app stores in China are required to register with the government, effective as of January 16, 2017. Read to find out more about the legal responsibilities and market potential for app store owners.
