Retailing in China: Three Hard Truths for Foreign Brands As China evolves from the “factory of the world” to a global growth engine, more foreign businesses are shifting their focus from manufacturing in China to selling their products there. These days, companies reaching out to our law firm are just as likely to ask how
China is watching you. I am convinced about 99.99% of all emails go through. But for me, that means at least a few of the emails I send each week will not reach their destination. If I do not hear back from someone quickly, I assume they did not get my email and I send
If one of our clients owes money to a Chinese company and it cannot pay all its creditors, our international dispute resolution lawyers recommend they pay the Chinese company last because the Chinese company will likely never sue to recover. I am NOT advocating not paying debts to Chinese creditors, but I am saying that
The internet is abuzz with news that Chris Devonshire-Ellis of China Briefing may have influenced movement in the Yuan-Dollar conversion rate by what is being described by Chinese governmental authorities as a “pure fabrication.” To summarize, China Briefing Magazine did a post claiming to have interviewed a Chinese governmental official who talked of the Yuan
Learn the essential rules of China toasting etiquette for business banquets. Discover how to give respectful, culturally appropriate toasts that build trust and long-term relationships with Chinese partners.
In China everything can and is faked, even the JeAbsolutely fascinating story in today's Washington Post, entitled, Sold on a Stereotype: In China, a genre of self-help books purports to tell the secrets of making money "the Jewish way". Seems the Chinese think very highly of Jews, both for their perceived ability as businesspeople, and for their honesty and family values. China has some 50+ books focusing on emulating the Jewish path to success.
A reflection on Shenzhen's public shaming of prostitutes, exploring its legal, social, and political implications—and how public backlash may mark a shift in China's evolving views on human rights and rule of law.
We will be discussing the practical aspects of Chinese law and how it impacts business there. We will be telling you about what works and what does not and what you as a businessperson can do to use the law to your advantage. Our aim is to assist businesses already in China or planning to go into China, not to break new ground in legal theory or policy. We want to start a conversation with, for and about the person who wants to know "what is what" in China and the practical aspects of starting and growing a business in or involved with China.
