From the first issue in 1974 and well into the 2010s, the China Business Review was an indispensable resource for businesses, researchers, and policymakers who needed a first-hand account of the challenges and the tremendous opportunities posed by the China market.
By Catherine Matacic Complying with Chinese immigration rules has never been easy. But new visa and residency regulations that went into effect September 1 have been making it especially hard for foreign executives to navigate China’s immigration system, according to legal experts and business executives. Calling the new regulations “a nightmare for our immigration colleagues,” […]
The third plenum has historically been a platform for announcing reform—political and economic. Here’s what you need to know about November’s meeting. By Ryan Ong With the Chinese Communist Party’s main event over—last November’s leadership transition—officials and party leaders will meet this November at the CCP Congress’ third plenary session. While some analysts have said […]
Event: China International Auto Parts Expo Date: September 13-15, 2013 Location: China International Exhibition Center, Beijing Organizer: Ministry of Commerce Web: www.iapechina.com Contact: Rebecca Hu Email: [email protected] Phone: 10-68991903
By Iris Mir Buying groceries in large Chinese cities can be a nightmare for busy professionals. After a long day at work, shoppers often don’t want to deal with overcrowded supermarkets, impossibly long lines at the payment counter, and the trek home with heavy grocery bags. E-commerce players in China, always quick to smell a […]
Shenzhen-based SZITIC Commercial Property Co. told the Wall Street Journal on September 10 that it is planning a $1 billion Hong Kong IPO that could come as early as the end of this year. SZITIC, founded in 2003, has developed 10 shopping malls in Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and other Chinese cities. In May 2013, the […]
Businesses with a global reach will always face the threat of patent infringement lawsuits in the United States, but companies can manage the risk of high damages. By Teague I. Donahey Patent infringement cases in the United States are typically tried to a jury, and damages awards for such cases can reach tens if not […]
By Catherine Matacic Heralding what could be the largest-ever Chinese takeover of an American firm, US regulators on September 6 approved Shuanghui International Holdings’ $4.7 billion bid for American pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc. The deal was initially announced in May. But before shareholders could vote on the transaction, it had to clear a national […]
Swedish tissue paper maker SCA Group Holding BV said on September 9 that it would bid $1.1 billion for Vinda International Holdings, one of China’s biggest manufacturers of toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, and diapers. Since 2009, Vinda’s revenues have more than doubled on rising consumer demand for personal hygiene products in China, to reach […]
Some Western companies are still reluctant to use Weibo, but here are three foreign brands that are embracing China’s popular microblogging platform. By Courtney Gerring Weibo is a Western brand’s entrance into the other side of the world, a ticket into social networking and connecting with the Chinese market. But many Western brands have been […]
In what would be the Hong Kong’s largest initial public offering (IPO) in four months, China Huishan Dairy Holdings Co. plans to raise $1.3 billion in a late September listing. People with knowledge of the deal say that Huishan has already secured three cornerstone investors, including Norway’s central bank and the private equity arm of […]
