Research & Analysis

China’s changing demographics offer immense opportunities for foreign senior care providers, but a lack of clear government guidelines may hinder some investment plans.by Benjamin ShobertThe senior care market in China represents a great example of the peril and promise of doing business in China. If senior care issues in China are not addressed, the sheer […]

Green building makes up a small proportion of China’s construction industry, but government targets may give sustainable building a boost over the next five years. By Christina Nelson About 60 kilometers outside Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, is a luxury resort surrounded by the bamboo forest and tea plantations of Moganshan. The owners of […]

Chinese investment in clean energy in the United States is still small, but its growth may offer benefits for American businesses and US-China relations. By Linden J. Ellis, Devin Kleinfield-Hayes, and Jennifer L. Turner The seven bilateral clean energy agreements signed by PRC President Hu Jintao and US President Barack Obama in the fall of […]

Foreign companies are re-thinking strategies to compete and partner with China’s state-owned enterprises in China and abroad. By Joie Ma As China’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) develop rapidly with assistance from the PRC government, some foreign businesses are considering new partnership opportunities, while others look to improve strategies to compete with SOEs. US-China Business Council (USCBC) […]

Going above and beyond traditional relocation programs helps expats hit the ground running. By Betsy Neidel For companies with a global outlook, having a foothold in China is a growing necessity. A recent survey by the US-China Business Council revealed that 23 percent of US company respondents view China as their top priority, while 71 […]

The global hotel chain aims to attract new customers with services that cater to Chinese tastes. One of the world’s largest hotel companies, Hilton Worldwide operates more than 3,700 hotels around the globe. The company’s flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, has more than 540 properties in 78 countries across six continents. In addition to […]

With implementation details still unclear, foreign employees and their employers face uncertain financial and procedural hurdles. by Lesli Ligorner, Gordon Feng, and Mitchell Mosvick China’s new Social Insurance Law, which took effect on July 1, 2011, established the first national, basic social insurance framework for employees across mainland China. The law requires that all employers […]

As the war for talent intensifies, understanding China’s cultural nuances is key to hiring local senior managers. By Alex Eymieu Over the last decade, mainland Chinese companies have been competing more aggressively with multi-national corporations (MNCs) for senior business executives. For example, Chinese financial institutions such as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Bank […]

By Ingrid Lombardo As a student in Beijing in 1983, Elvira Hammond’s primary communication with home was by letter. All mail, coming and going, was opened and read by the Chinese post office. Hammond once received a mix tape in the mail with the first hour of music erased and replaced with sounds of the […]

An American icon revs up its fan base and sales in China. by Paula M. Miller Often associated with freedom, open roads, and “raw power,” the Harley-Davidson Motor Co. has been increasing its global motorcycle sales in recent decades. Founded in 1903 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company today sells motorcycles through more than […]