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Trump-Xi Summit Delayed, USG Rebuilding Leverage, and House Sounds China Alarm in Robotics, Pharma
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Trump-Xi Summit Delayed, USG Rebuilding Leverage, and House Sounds China Alarm in Robotics, Pharma

President Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed that his state visit to China, originally scheduled for the end of March, would be pushed back by “five to six weeks.” China has not confirmed a new timeframe and said it is in communication with the United States on the visit. While the delay means there’s more time to develop deliverables, it also injects uncertainty in the bilateral relationship.

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Don’t Forget the Staff Handbook

Don’t Forget the Staff Handbook

Many employers in China are overlooking the importance of a staff handbook and instead are relying on an employment contracts, which often don’t include some key provisions. While an employment contract details important terms such as working hours, salary, main duties, and responsibilities, issues such as overtime rules, codes of conduct, performance standards, promotion standards, and KPIs are often omitted.

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Foreign Investment Reform Brings No New Openings

Foreign Investment Reform Brings No New Openings

In a public setback for China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), a touted foreign investment reform reflects the continued use of the National Development and Reform Commission’s (NDRC) approach to managing inbound foreign investment and fails to include even the limited openings that MOFCOM advocated.

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City Spotlight: Investing in Hangzhou

City Spotlight: Investing in Hangzhou

Traditionally overshadowed by metropolises such as Shanghai and Beijing, Zhejiang Province’s capital city of Hangzhou found itself in the global spotlight during the G20 Summit. To beautify the city and ease congestion for its international guests, the government shut down polluting factories, shipped away migrant workers, gave citizens vouchers to encourage vacation, and spent more than $1 billion on a new convention center.

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