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    China's New Outbound Investment Rules Put Consumer M&A Under Full-Lifecycle Scrutiny
    Insights | 07 July, 2026

    China's New Outbound Investment Rules Put Consumer M&A Under Full-Lifecycle Scrutiny

    Executive Summary State Council Decree No. 837 (effective July 1, 2026) establishes a security-focused legal framework that reshapes outbound M&A. It does not ban consumer sector deals, but it changes how they must be structured, approved, and integrated. Expansion of Regulatory Scope: Individual Investors and Indirect Structures Brought into the Compliance Scope Resident individuals are, […]
    Heavy AI Spending, Slow Returns: Why Organizational Redesign Comes First
    Insights | 25 June, 2026

    Heavy AI Spending, Slow Returns: Why Organizational Redesign Comes First

    Overview Corporate AI has settled into a familiar pattern: broad use, thin value. Close to 90% of companies now use AI routinely in at least one business function, yet only a handful have turned that into value at enterprise scale. The bottleneck is not the technology. It is the organization. At its core, AI transformation […]
    How Strong Governance and Communication Keep a New Listing Trading Well
    Insights | 23 June, 2026

    How Strong Governance and Communication Keep a New Listing Trading Well

    Most companies approach an IPO as a milestone. In reality, it is a reset. The valuation is set, the story is told, and the stock begins trading. From that point onward, the market is no longer pricing potential. It is pricing delivery. The most critical period is often the six to eighteen months that follow, […]
    Imported Food Demand is Growing in China
    Insights | 09 October, 2018

    Imported Food Demand is Growing in China

    The Chinese diet is changing dramatically. “New era, new venues, and new products” is the current motto of China’s food and beverage industry. In 2018, the revenue in the food and beverage industry amounts to $18 billion U.S. dollars, which is expected to show an annual growth rate of 16.4 (CAGR 2018-2022). Recent forecasts indicate that by 2018, […]
    A Future Perspective on China's Auto Market
    Insights | 09 October, 2018

    A Future Perspective on China's Auto Market

    The 2000-2010 boom in the automotive market in China made it the world’s largest single country new market by 2010, overtaking the US. The country’s very large population, overall increase of living standards and rapid pace of urbanization -which has created 14 modern metropolises with populations over 10 million, and 150+ cities with populations over […]
    China’s E-Commerce Methods and Supply Chain Strategies for 2018
    Insights | 09 October, 2018

    China’s E-Commerce Methods and Supply Chain Strategies for 2018

    Currently, there are over 300 million upper-middle class consumers in China. These consumers desire imported products that offer them a high quality and premium experience. Approximately 61% of Chinese consumers who shop abroad do so because of the quality of the products.  Therefore, the demand for overseas goods in China is steadily increasing.  Cross-border e-commerce […]
    Chinese Consumers Gravitate Toward Organic & Imported Foods
    Insights | 23 August, 2018

    Chinese Consumers Gravitate Toward Organic & Imported Foods

    For the rapidly developing middle class in China, healthcare is of increasing concern. Food safety is the most important factor when addressing the diet changes. In order to avoid a high fat diet, people change their eating habits. They are more interested in organic, imported and plant-based food, additive-free food, and functional health food. Some […]
    China is On the Road to Becoming the Global Electric Vehicle Market Leader
    Insights | 16 August, 2018

    China is On the Road to Becoming the Global Electric Vehicle Market Leader

    China started the development and promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2001 and aims to become a dominant global producer. China is currently the largest electric car market in the world with 336,000 new electric cars registered but the EV’s market penetration is only 1.5%.  Norway is the global leader for EV market share with […]
    China Lifts Foreign Ownership Restriction on Automotive Industry
    Insights | 16 August, 2018

    China Lifts Foreign Ownership Restriction on Automotive Industry

    China’s entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001 opened many sectors to foreign investment, however, significant ownership restrictions still remain today in many areas creating barriers for entry for global companies. Since the beginning of reform in China, foreign investment has played a fundamental role in the successful development of key sectors of […]
    “Nurse Sharing” Brings New Kind of Service to China's Healthcare
    Insights | 02 August, 2018

    “Nurse Sharing” Brings New Kind of Service to China's Healthcare

    In China, the sphere of the sharing economy has been extended to include the medical industry, and nurse sharing has appeared as a new kind of service delivery offering basic treatment for patients in their homes. According to the official data released by the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, the number […]
    Service Industry Drives Economic Growth in China
    Insights | 02 August, 2018

    Service Industry Drives Economic Growth in China

    China’s economic development roadmap is facing significant changes, and the service trade is gradually becoming the driving force behind the economic upgrade. According to the data released by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the total import and export value of products and services from China has reached 27.8 trillion CNY, up 14.2% from 2016. In […]
    Biomass Industry in China: The Future of Energy
    Insights | 02 August, 2018

    Biomass Industry in China: The Future of Energy

    What Is Biomass Energy? Biomass is a form of renewable source of energy that comes directly from crop production and livestock and includes categories like manure, food crops, forest debris and certain types of water residues. The rapid pace of urbanization and development of the past decades has made China one of the largest producers […]
    Foreign Entry into Indonesian Market Eased by New Measure
    Insights | 24 July, 2018

    Foreign Entry into Indonesian Market Eased by New Measure

    Strategically positioned along major sea lines connecting East Asia, South Asia, and Oceania, Indonesia holds a wealth of natural appeal for foreign investors. As well as strong geographic reach into major international markets, the country boasts a population of more than 250 million. Offering a viable domestic market for investors. Relatively low wages and an […]
    How Trade Sanctions Affect China Business
    Insights | 12 July, 2018

    How Trade Sanctions Affect China Business

    Economic sanctions are a popular way for powerful governments to exert their disapproval over one another. The unpredictable moves of the current US regime make many companies and their management concerned as to the threat of US based sanctions. Involvement of the U.S. Department of the Treasury in economic sanctions against foreign states dates back […]
    Is European GDPR sufficient in the Chinese business environment?
    Insights | 24 May, 2018

    Is European GDPR sufficient in the Chinese business environment?

    European GDPR will enter into force by end of May. This means that all companies operating in the European Union must abide by the rules as of day one. Reliable data on general GDPR compliance is hard to find as many companies still don’t even give a passing mention to the issue. Naturally larger companies […]
    Should Companies be Worried about Money-Laundering in China?
    Insights | 13 April, 2018

    Should Companies be Worried about Money-Laundering in China?

    Anti-money laundering and – terrorist financing obligations are based on international standards. The aim of the regulation is global compliance with common customer due diligence procedures. An important role is played by the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) operating under the auspices of the OECD. The 40 anti-money laundering recommendations provided […]
    Can Reputation Become a Risk in China Business?
    Insights | 22 November, 2017

    Can Reputation Become a Risk in China Business?

    Reputation management has been put on the agenda of nearly every company board over the past few years, and its importance is unanimously acknowledged. A company’s reputation is often thought to be its public image or positive brand. The public image of a company is often just a result of the effect of marketing actions, […]
    The Rise of China's Second-Hand Car Market
    Insights | 17 February, 2017

    The Rise of China's Second-Hand Car Market

    By the end of 2015, the Chinese owned approximately 172 million cars, and the country maintained its position as the world’s largest car market for the seventh consecutive year. However, annual growth in the market for new cars has slowed significantly since 2011, while the market for used cars has gradually gathered momentum. In terms […]
    Myanmar: The Continued Rise of an Emerging Economy
    Insights | 06 February, 2017

    Myanmar: The Continued Rise of an Emerging Economy

    Back in 2011, Myanmar experienced a transformative political election which resulted in significant economic strides. In 2015, power changed hands once again. Under the stewardship of the newly elected party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), the country seems poised to continue along its path of steady and impressive growth. Myanmar’s economy experienced setbacks in […]
    The Road Ahead for Clean Energy in China
    Insights | 12 January, 2017

    The Road Ahead for Clean Energy in China

    Starting with the release of the previous five-year plan, the Chinese government has continually re-articulated its commitment to cleaner energy. The 2011 five-year plan envisioned a China much less dependent upon fossil fuels and more reliant upon nuclear, solar, and wind energy; it sought to diminish “greenhouse gas” emissions to mitigate the unprecedented levels of […]
    Looming Housing Bubble in China’s Real Estate Market
    Insights | 19 December, 2016

    Looming Housing Bubble in China’s Real Estate Market

    China’s volatile housing market has generated a great deal of debate over the past few years. Through 2014 and 2015, the real estate sector took a heavy hit. Housing prices fared poorly as sellers seemed to be stuck with an oversupply of property; and new construction projects dried up as well. The sluggish performance of […]
    Healthcare in China: Lack of Substantive Change But Increasing Opportunities for Foreign Investment
    Insights | 24 October, 2014

    Healthcare in China: Lack of Substantive Change But Increasing Opportunities for Foreign Investment

    The Chinese healthcare sector continues to develop at an extraordinary pace, with health care spending expected to top $1 trillion USD in 2020. China remains one of the most attractive healthcare markets today. During the implementation of the 12th Five-Year Plan, China demonstrated its serious commitment to improve the healthcare industry by investing about $124 […]
    China’s Increasing Appetite for Imported Food and Beverages
    Insights | 19 March, 2014

    China’s Increasing Appetite for Imported Food and Beverages

    Thanks to its rapid growth in recent years, China has emerged as the world’s largest consumer market for food and beverage (F&B), surpassing the United States in 2011 and making the Chinese market increasingly appealing for foreign brands as consumers’ behavior shifts. According to a recent study conducted by the Economist, China is the second […]
    The New Silk Road: The Attraction of Rail Freight Between China & Europe
    Insights | 02 April, 2013

    The New Silk Road: The Attraction of Rail Freight Between China & Europe

    Increasing labor costs close to the large freight harbors and improved collaboration across key land borders resulting in a decrease in the freight time, is making rail freight from China to Europe an attractive alternative to air and ocean freight. Companies in search of cost savings for their production facilities in China are looking further […]
    China's Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Stands Strong in the Face of Global Storms
    Insights | 17 September, 2012

    China's Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Stands Strong in the Face of Global Storms

    Although the global market for non-ferrous metals is not promising, China is taking actions to revive the market. As the recession continues unabated, the global outlook forthe non-ferrous metals market does not look rosy. Let us take aluminum as an example. Due to recent cutbacks by large aluminum companies, the monthly production of aluminum continues […]