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DHL to invest US$175 million on Shanghai hub
SHANGHAI, Nov. 27 – Express shipping and logistics giant, DHL has signed a deal to invest US$175 million on a North Asia hub to be located at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The move aims to increase the company’s Asia Pacific scope and cement its market leadership in China. This is the second cargo brand to […]
Big deals but tangible results remain elusive in China’s global shopping spree
By Andy Scott Years from now, on the streets of Beijing and Shanghai it will not be uncommon to see baguettes and berets. At least, that is what one would be lead to believe after the media onslaught that the China Press, not exactly the most inventive of press corps, gave to French President Nicolas […]
China to introduce more foreign M&A rules
China is going to introduce more than 20 supporting regulations on foreign mergers and acquisitions of domestic companies before the new anti-monopoly law takes effect on August 1, 2008, a senior Chinese legislator said on Saturday. Cheng Siwei, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress told a forum in Beijing that […]
15 years in China – Looking at Mongolia, developments in India, Chinese culture and keeping staff happy
Today’s excerpts from the new book “The Story Of A China Practice,” detailing Dezan Shira & Associates first 15 years in China cover looking at Mongolia, developments in India, combining Chinese culture and art in business, and good management practices when dealing with Chinese staff. The book, priced RMB160 (US$20) plus p&p is available […]
15 Years in China – IP troubles, the Olympics and Dezan Shira goes to North Korea
This week, to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of Dezan Shira & Associates in China, we are serializing excerpts from the brand new book “The Story Of A China Practice” which details the development of the firm since 1992. China IP troubles for foreign investors – Setting up mirror companies in competition (excerpt chapter five, circa […]
15 Years in China – Working through SARS
China Briefing has just published “The Story Of A China Practice” to commemorate the first 15 years of Dezan Shira & Associates in China. It is the first book available as a case study for the development of a professional services company in China. In this excerpt, Chris Devonshire-Ellis discusses SARS and the situation […]
15 years in China – Foreign Exchange Certificates
Part two of our special series celebrating 15 years of Dezan Shira & Associates in China Many expatriates in China don’t know that 15 years ago, RMB were not the currency foreigners could use. China had a two tier currency system, with foreigners having to buy Foreign Exchange Certificates (FECs). It was forbidden to […]
Dezan Shira & Associates celebrates 15 years in China today!
Today is our birthday. Yup, 15 years ago today, November 19, 1992, Dezan Shira & Associates began life as a Hong Kong limited liability company and opened its doors in Hong Kong and Shenzhen to begin providing consulting services to foreign investors wanting to get into China. To celebrate this – 15 years is a […]
