Research & Analysis

Nearly all US states posted triple-digit export growth to China in 2010, and exports performed well in the first quarter of 2011. By US-China Business Council staff Overall US exports to China rose rapidly in 2010, increasing 32 percent over 2009, when exports dipped slightly because of the recession. According to a recent report by […]

Foreign companies must adapt to a stricter regulatory environment when planning to expand in China through representative offices. By David Livdahl, Jenny Sheng, and Huiyuan Li Representative (rep) offices are one of the most popular and cost-efficient vehicles for foreign investors to use in China without committing significant resources (see Representative Office Characteristics). Recent PRC […]

Companies can take simple steps to navigate China’s Internet regulatory process and boost their applications’ speed. By Jeff Kim China’s fast-developing Internet economy and expanding workforce of highly skilled professionals have made foreign businesses eager to deliver Internet-based content and applications to the country (see Figure 1). From 2000-08, most Western enterprises leveraged the Internet […]

US companies must jump hurdles to operate successful franchises in China, but the potential benefits are too great to ignore.

Lessons learned by leading chocolate companies can help firms succeed in the China market.by Lawrence L. AllenChina’s transformation from an isolated economy to a global economic powerhouse has turned hundreds of millions of its 1.3 billion people into eager consumers of everything from candy to cars. Thirty years ago, most Chinese had never eaten a […]

Led by an expanding base of female and health-conscious consumers, China’s wine market is taking off.by Saritha PingaliChina’s unprecedented economic growth has led to increased disposable income, which has caused a rise in consumption and changes in eating and drinking habits. In terms of the country’s alcoholic beverage market, many consumers could afford only locally […]

Older consumers may value price over quality, but younger generations are increasingly willing to pay premiums for higher-end products. By Yujun Qiu Since China started its “reform and opening” policy in 1978, its economy has expanded rapidly, and most leading international retailers and manufacturers have entered the China market. Some foreign companies are hesitant to […]

A recent survey of mid- to senior-level managers in China shows they have rising ambitions—and a desire to balance work with home life. By Christine Raynaud and Chris Watkins Is there still a talent war in China? A recent MRI China Group survey shows that the talent war is as strong as ever as Chinese […]

By Alan Michels Music is a burgeoning industry in China, with foreign music organizations paying increasing attention to the world’s largest population. The trend is also true for classical musicians. As interest in classical music wanes in the United States and parts of Europe, groups are turning to China to find new audiences with which […]