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What is the significance of China’s Circular 36?

What is the significance of China’s Circular 36?

Circular 36 was the final piece of China’s VAT reform, bringing all industries under the VAT, and effectively eliminating China’s business tax.  The VAT reform has been rolled out nationwide, and in 2018 the government is expected to...

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Post-M&A Integration of Privately Held Chinese Companies: Practical Solutions to...

Post-M&A Integration of Privately Held Chinese Companies: Practical Solutions to...

In this presentation, Chet Scheltema, the regional director of Dezan Shira & Associates points out the most common financial challenges and risks companies may face in the Post-M&A Integration. Advice on how to avoid and deal with these challenges is...

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China's Food & Beverage Imports by Product 2010-2014

China's Food & Beverage Imports by Product 2010-2014

This infographic shows the increase of food and beverage imports into China from 2010 to 2014.

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A Timeline of Major Food Licenses in China

A Timeline of Major Food Licenses in China

This infographic offers viewers a glance at food licenses that have been introduced in China in recent years.

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Special Licenses and Certificates for Businesses in China's Food Industry

Special Licenses and Certificates for Businesses in China's Food Industry

This infographic provides information concerning four special licenses and certificates in China's food industry. Some of these certificates and licenses are required, while others are strongly encouraged by the government for businesses in specific...

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China's Imported Food Trade Value 2005-2014

China's Imported Food Trade Value 2005-2014

This infographic shows the yearly value in billions of US$ of China's food trade imports over the last decade.

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The Growth of Organic Food Sales in China 2011-2014

The Growth of Organic Food Sales in China 2011-2014

This infographic shows the annual increase in organic food sales in China 2011-2014

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The Origin of Import for Food & Beverage Products in China 2014

The Origin of Import for Food & Beverage Products in China 2014

This infographic provides information concerning the origins of Chinese food and beverage imports in billions of US$. A taste for foreign cuisine coupled with a growing middle class has led to an increase in food and beverage imports into China.

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China Investment Roadmap: the Food & Beverage Industry

China Investment Roadmap: the Food & Beverage Industry

The vast opportunities and still nascent potential of China's food & beverage market should not be viewed without their caveats. Competition is stiff, both from other international companies and growing domestic ones, and the regulatory environment i...

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What was the average growth rate of China’s food and beverage market between 2...

What was the average growth rate of China’s food and beverage market between 2...

Today, China’s food and beverage market is the largest in the world.  From 2009 to 2014, China’s food and beverage market saw an average growth rate of 30%.  As demand for higher quality products increases, the nation finds itse...

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Why does China rely heavily on imported food products?

Why does China rely heavily on imported food products?

A large part of China’s reliance on imported food products stems from four major issues within the country.  First off, China is the most populous nation on earth, and only 11% of China’s land is suitable for farming.  The secon...

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What are some of the enduring challenges in China’s food and beverage industry...

What are some of the enduring challenges in China’s food and beverage industry...

China’s food and beverage industry has more potential for foreign investment than ever before.  However counterfeit goods and an underdeveloped infrastructure continue to threaten the industry’s growth.  China is seeing a trend ...

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