Business Issues

Starting a joint venture in China might seem like a smart way to enter the market, but you need to tread carefully. While partnerships offer local access and resources, they also come with real risks. If you don’t plan ahead, you could face financial losses or legal...

China has started investigating big U.S. tech companies for unfair business practices. Officials say they want to make the market fairer and help Chinese businesses compete. Some people think these investigations are actually part of larger problems between China and...

The China International Commercial Court (CICC) was created to help solve business disputes involving Chinese companies and businesses from other countries. With more trade happening between countries, the CICC wants to make resolving these disputes faster and more...

Tariffs between the U.S. and China have made cross-border trade harder. These tariffs can cause problems for contracts, leading to disputes.  Businesses in California that trade with China need to know how tariffs can affect their contracts and what they can do...

Understanding cultural differences can significantly impact business success, especially in diverse states like California. Among these, Chinese business culture holds specific customs and etiquette that, if misunderstood, can lead to unintentional disrespect and...

If your business in California has a business partner in China who has not honored a contract, you may feel unsure about your next steps. It's important to understand the options available to address this issue effectively. Handling a contract breach can be complex,...

When dealing with Chinese partners, you must recognize and respect cultural differences. A misunderstanding can cause unintended offense. This can hurt business negotiations and partnerships. If you find yourself in such a situation, you should know the steps to...

Some of Wall Street’s wealthiest financiers recently gathered in Los Angeles at the annual Milken Institute Global Conference where investment in China was among the number of topics discussed and debated. While some speculate that the U.S. and China are edging closer...

The recent energy cuts disrupting residential and industrial areas throughout parts of China represent the latest challenge for U.S. and global businesses with operations in the world’s most populous country. Among the outcomes could lead to a shortage of global...

A recent survey disclosed that U.S. companies again express optimism about business opportunities in China despite the ongoing trade war and other tensions between the two nations. On Sept. 23, the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai released its survey, hinting...