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Q&A
Does China have a rating system for censoring its movies?
- February 2015
- Free Access
China does not have a rating system for motion pictures therefore movies must be deemed appropriate for all audiences. Under official regulations, censorship of motion pictures is meant to promote Confucian morality, political stability and social ha...
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What is the outline of China?s retail sector right now?
- February 2015
- Free Access
Currently, China’s retail sector is fragmented. Small independent stores dominate the retail landscape, with the top 100 retailers accounting for only 11 percent of total retail sales. For a long time, companies only set up stores in the downto...
Q&A
What are the requirements for setting up a foreign-invested commercial enterpris...
- February 2015
- Free Access
To set up a retail store in China, foreign investors must first (or concurrently) register a foreign-invested commercial enterprise. According to the 2004 FICE regulations, setting up a FICE requires applicants to meet the following criteria: Have...
Q&A
What is the minimum amount of capital needed to establish a foreign-invested com...
- February 2015
- Free Access
While in theory the new Company Law suggest that a FICE may be established with US$1 of capita, in practice, this is not a good idea for the following reason: a FICE’s capital should cover its pre-operational expenses (including rental fees, ta...
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How long is the application process to establish a foreign-invested commercial e...
- February 2015
- Free Access
Depending on the region of registration, planned business scope, and complexity of the business plan, the application process to establish a FICE generally takes five to six months and can be divided into two parts: pre-registration, i.e., what happe...
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How can a company in China concurrently establish a foreign-invested commercial ...
- February 2015
- Free Access
Where the foreign investor wishes to apply for the opening of a shop concurrently with the establishment of the FICE, the proposed shop must conform to the urban and commercial development plans of the city where it is situated, for which a document ...
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How should foreign investors adapt when setting up a wholly foreign owned enterp...
- February 2015
- Free Access
Foreign investors need to adapt their presence to serve China’s domestic consumer market. To engage in distribution, an existing manufacturing wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) will need to expand its business scope. Adding distribution in...
Q&A
What are the different types of distribution which wholly foreign owned enterpri...
- February 2015
- Free Access
The different types of distribution which can be carried out by WFOEs in China are as follows: Retailing: i.e., selling goods from fixed venues or via television, telephone, mail order, internet, or vending machines, and related services.&nb...
infographic
Comparison of Sourcing Models in China
- January 2015
- Free Access
This infographic compares the two sourcing models available for foreign investors in China: representative office and foreign-invested commercial enterprise.
magazine
The Asia Sourcing Guide 2015
- January 2015
- Members Access
In this issue of Asia Briefing, we explain how and why the Asian sourcing market is changing, compare wage overheads, and look at where certain types of products are being manufactured and exported. We discuss the impact of ASEANâs Free Trade Ag...
Q&A
I am the director of a medical device company in the U.S. and I am looking to fu...
- January 2015
- Free Access
There are a few options for you when looking to invest in the medical device industry. China is currently one of the world’s most promising markets for medical devices. China relies heavily on foreign imports for its medical supplies and device...
Q&A
How does China source its medical supplies and devices?
- January 2015
- Free Access
China relies heavily on foreign imports for its medical supplies and devices. This is especially true for high-tech, high-price items, for which the U.S., Germany and Japan serve as major exporters. Additionally, there are several thou...
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