Other Briefings
Shanghai Eases FDI Threshold
SHANGHAI, Jul. 27 – In an effort to further ease foreign investment into the city, Shanghai’s district-level officials will now be allowed to sign off on projects worth as much as US$100 million beginning August 1. The move is part of Shanghai’s overall plans to become an international finance capital. The director of Shanghai Municipal […]
Shanghai Expo 2010: The U.S. Pavilion
The 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai will be the first registered one in a developing country. Officially known as “Expo Shanghai 2010,” it will last 184 days and provide China an opportunity to show off its remarkable economic growth. The expo will also give foreign nations and companies a chance to further develop business partnerships […]
China Briefing Books Now Downloadable in PDF
Jul. 20 – The complete series of China Briefing’s popular legal, tax and regional guides are now available for purchase via PDF downloads here. Published since 2003 and regularly updated, available titles include guides to the legal procedures and investment implications of establishing Representative Offices, Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual […]
China’s FDI Plateaus as Investment Demographics Shift
By Chris Devonshire-Ellis SHANGHAI, Jul. 17 – China’s foreign direct investment and the nature of its GDP growth are showing signals of permanent change as the world gradually lifts itself out of the global recession. Dezan Shira & Associates has just released its half year figures and they make for interesting reading in terms of […]
Local Tax Bureau Cracking Down on Foreign Companies
SHANGHAI, Jul. 16 – Dezan Shira & Associates clients across the country are reporting a recent spate of unannounced visits to their premises by local tax bureau officials demanding to inspect books and inquiring about salary levels. In most instances, this has been followed by requests for additional tax payments, questions about expatriate staff salary […]
China Briefing Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
SHANGHAI, Jul. 16 – China Briefing celebrated a decade of publishing at Kathleen’s 5 last night in the company of long-time subscribers, diplomats, clients and friends. More than 250 guests gathered until late to wish the magazine a happy tenth birthday while enjoying wine, canapés and entertainment provided by OmBraMaiFu. China Briefing is produced by […]
British TV Channel Bought by Wenzhou Firm
Jul. 14 – A Chinese firm based in Wenzhou City has bought the British digital satellite tv channel, Propeller TV, for an undisclosed amount, according to Zhejiang Online. The Xiking Group, led by Wenzhou businessman Ye Maoxi, said the channel will start airing programs that promote Chinese culture. The British channel works as a free-to-air […]
Shanghai Expo 2010: The Spanish Pavilion
The 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai will be the first registered one in a developing country. Officially known as “Expo Shanghai 2010,” it will last 184 days and provide China an opportunity to show off its remarkable economic growth. The expo will also give foreign nations and companies a chance to further develop business partnerships […]
