The Chinese Manufacturing Times Are a Changin’ For companies buying products from China, doing business used to be straightforward – you placed an order, they shipped the goods. Those days are gone. Chinese manufacturers are struggling, and buyers who understand the new landscape can negotiate deals that were unimaginable just a few years ago. Play
El poder de unos contratos bien redactados para China En el artículo «El elevado coste de los errores en los contratos con China», hablé de la importancia de contar con la persona adecuada para redactar tus contratos con China. A menudo me preguntan (normalmente justo después de que les comunique nuestros honorarios) si un contrato con China que me propongo redactar «es siquiera ejecutable en China». Siempre respondo
Introduction A toy importer, thrilled about getting its toys from Vietnam at a great price paid $2 million upfront to a supposed “toy maker”. The dream turned into a nightmare when they realized there was no such Vietnamese toy maker, and no toys would ever materialize. This importer isn’t alone. Many foreign companies have faced
La barrera comercial oculta: la lista negra del seguro de crédito a la exportación de Sinosure Sinosure, uno de los principales (prácticamente el único) proveedores de seguros de crédito a la exportación para las fábricas chinas, desempeña un papel fundamental a la hora de facilitar el comercio entre los proveedores chinos y los compradores internacionales. Sin embargo, hay un aspecto de sus operaciones del que se habla poco y que resulta perjudicial para determinados países: la denominada «lista negra de países».
The international lawyers at my law firm have been increasingly fielding inquiries from companies looking to diversify their supply chains away from China. Many of these companies are looking to move their China manufacturing to Southeast Asia. To help our clients moving to or already in Southeast Asia, I recently went to Vietnam, Indonesia, and
About a decade ago, I gave a speech on software outsourcing at a major software event. Last week, I found my outline for that speech and this post is based on that outline, revised and updated. It is largely based on my experiences and what I have learned from talking with clients and other businesses
I recently returned from a World Trade Center Utah delegation to Singapore, where I attended a briefing with Singapore’s first ambassador, Tommy Koh. Koh is a legendary diplomat and international law professor who humbly describes himself as a “founding servant” of Singapore. His list of accolades and professional accomplishments is significant, as well as his
El 12 de julio de 2023, PURIS Proteins presentó solicitudes de imposición de derechos antidumping (AD) y compensatorios (CVD) contra la proteína de guisante procedente de China. La proteína de guisante se comercializa habitualmente en forma de polvo y es un ingrediente alimentario utilizado en productos destinados a personas alérgicas al gluten (por ejemplo, barritas energéticas, productos cárnicos de origen vegetal y otros alimentos sin gluten). El Departamento de
Dado que el entorno geopolítico entre China y Estados Unidos sigue siendo problemático, nuestros clientes y clientes potenciales han pasado de establecer relaciones de empresas conjuntas a relaciones de distribución y otras similares basadas en licencias. No se trata de una tendencia unidireccional. Estamos observando un aumento de estas relaciones de distribución tanto hacia China como desde China. A partir de las consultas que recibimos, observamos
Are you currently sourcing products from China or Southeast Asia? Though these regions have long been popular choices for businesses seeking cost-effective manufacturing, it’s time to consider Mexico as an alternative. Mexico has emerged as a top destination for global trade, attracting companies with its favorable business practices, vibrant culture, and strategic location. In this
