We’ve long said that doing business in China can come with high costs. Yet many businesses want a share of the market due to the number of customers. Certain major American companies do more business in China than anyplace else.
Protection of intellectual property in China
The root source of the rising conflict between the United States and China is over the protection of intellectual property. More than the volume of trade itself, which is heavily in China’s favor, protection for patents, trademarks, and copyrights has long been considered inadequate in China by the US.
Restrictions for automakers in China may be ending
With the ongoing trade war, it appears that China may be attempting to reduce restrictions regarding certain industries. This includes a proposal to allow for full ownership of car makers in China within five years.
The risks and rewards for foreign investment firms in China
With a population of more than a billion people, China always presents a wide variety of opportunities for American businesses. Yet doing business in China can prove risky.
Weathering the storm
The rapidly escalating trade war between the US and China is definitely going to continue to affect business for a long time to come. The first to feel it will be importers and exporters, but eventually it has to hurt everyone.
U.S. claims forced tech transfers in China
The United States alleges discriminatory technology licensing requirements by Chinese officials. A large concern of U.S. officials involves alleged Chinese mandates concerning transfers of technology.
