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.
Study Buddies: Investing in Sino-Foreign Higher Education in China
China’s latest long-term education reform and development plan aims to raise the standard of education by further opening the higher education sector to foreign investment. While this has created new opportunities for investment, foreign participation continues to face strict regulatory scrutiny.
Curtain Call: Prospects for Foreign Investment in China’s Culture and Entertainment Industry
Recent regulatory updates aiming to boost domestic consumption have changed prospects for foreign investment into China’s culture and entertainment sector. This article explores opportunities for foreign involvement in the film and video game industries, which are subject to tight regulatory scrutiny.
Navigating Cross Border e-Commerce Regulations in China’s Pet Food Industry
China’s updated cross border e-commerce positive list includes pet food for the first time, providing new opportunities for foreign brands. A changing tax environment and regulatory uncertainty surrounding the treatment of pet food, however, provide challenges to overseas sellers.