Other Briefings
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.
China’s Wastewater Treatment Industry: Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Water pollution has become a pressing issue in China, and the government has released a series of water related policies and plans. This article explores the existing water treatment facilities in China and the scope for foreign investment in this lucrative industry.
Mapping the Rise of China’s Commercial Drone Industry
China is leading the rise of the drone industry, with five out of the world’s top 11 venture capital-funded drone companies residing in the country. Not only is China the dominant manufacturer of consumer and commercial drones, but is home to a bevy of industries that are adopting drones for greater operational efficiency.
New Horizons: Investing in China’s Civilian Airport Industry
A recent guideline has encouraged private investment into China’s civilian airports. Along with reducing the number of state-owned and state-holding airports, private investors now have full access to the construction and operation of civilian airports as well as their affiliated facilities.
Q&A: Investing in China’s Food and Beverage Industry
China has overtaken the U.S. as the world’s largest consumer market for food & beverage products. In this article, we answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding investing in China’s developing food & beverage industry.
The Benefits of Cluster Manufacturing – China’s Advantage
While ASEAN is an increasing threat to Chinese production, manufacturing clusters still provide economic stability and are an effective means of optimizing supply chains. This article explores the benefit of cluster manufacture and how it has worked to China’s advantage.
