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In many ways, there is no better time to start a business in China. The government is encouraging private enterprise of all kinds and opening up the financial sector. Efforts are being made to streamline every process and reduce bureaucracy. At the same time, however,...

Much of the talk about trade war disputes may make it sound like doing business in China is extremely difficult. But while trade with China requires business planning and preparation, it still can prove worthwhile for companies to engage in trade with their Chinese...

It is an important time for American companies doing business in China to seek legal guidance and advice. The “qualitative measures” China said it would use in response the U.S. tariffs are now in the beginning stage. Chinese officials can take any number...

Of all the many barriers to doing business in China – distance, customs, laws, and so on – none is as personally challenging as language. Not being able to understand or be understood makes it difficult to simply get through the day, let alone conduct...

U.S. businesses are in direct competition with European companies in China. With tariffs and threats of trade wars, it is not an easy task for a business to remain competitive. Many European nations perceive the current disputes between China and the U.S. as an...

After many years of incredible growth, it’s only natural that the Chinese economy will pull back a little. Concerns about this are growing as the trade war with the United States sinks in as a reality. That makes it a difficult time to find reliable partners in...

A chief concern of many businesses is the ability to protect the data and privacy of their clients. Yet when doing business in China, this can be difficult. For example, a state-owned Chinese telecommunications company is storing iCloud data concerning Chinese users...

The ability to protect intellectual property is vital. Intellectual property includes a company’s inventions, technology, and images. It involves practically everything a company sells to customers. Infringement means loss of a company’s competitive edge. In the...

Though fears of trade wars are ongoing, there also are continuing negotiations that may result in American companies having greater leverage when doing business in China. Such companies will also have to remain patient. Investors need to understand that certain...

American manufacturers have been having difficulty competing with its Chinese counterparts within that country. This is greatly in part due assistance from government officials, and due to issues of innovation. China is now competing directly with American companies...