China Briefing

This blog provides news, analysis and commentary on economic, business and regulatory issues in China and compliments a monthly magazine and growing library of technical business guides.

Author: Dezan Shira & Associates has offices in China, Hong Kong, India and Vietnam. The firm also authors India Briefing and Vietnam Briefing.

Blawg Related Categories: International Law • International • Asia • China • Legal News Publication • Business Law

Recent Posts from China Briefing

Largest Shipyard in the World Opens in Dalian
Jul. 3 - The largest shipyard in the world measuring 460 meters long with a width of 135 meters has opened in Dalian, a coastal city located northeast of China. The shipyard located in Changxing…
China to Build Economic Zone in Liaoning Province
Jul. 2 – China will soon build a 700 square kilometer coastal economic belt in the northeastern Liaoning Province specializing on shipbuilding, petroleum refining, advanced equipment manufacturing, raw materials, high-tech industries and agriculture processing, according…
New Issue of China Briefing Examines Compliance and Trade Issues in China
Jul. 1 - In this month’s China Briefing, we take a look at important compliance issues for U.S. business operating in China; specifically the United States’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and what American companies operating…
Around Asia: Jul. 1
Jul. 1 - A weekly look at important regional news. China and India to Set Up Direct Hotline India and China are in talks to set up a direct hotline as early as next month.…
Shanghai’s Office Rentals Plunge
SHANGHAI, Jul. 1 – Rental prices for the city’s high-grade office spaces have plunged because of rising vacancies aggravated by the global financial crisis and abundant supply of office space. Real-estate services provider, Colliers International,…
Hong Kong, Mainland Businesses to Use Yuan for Trade Settlement
Jun. 30 - Hong Kong businesses will soon be able to settle international trade in yuan with companies in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Dongguan and Zhuhai starting next month. The agreement was formalized last Monday by…
Pepsi Opens its First Overseas “Green” Plant in Chongqing
Jun. 29 – Major beverage and food company, PepsiCo, has opened a “green” plant located in Chongqing city, the first in five new manufacturing plants slated for the next two years. The new plant is…
Shanghai to Offer Perks for Expat Finance Professionals
SHANGHAI, Jun. 26 - The local government is set to launch a program that will give foreign finance specialists incentives to work in Shanghai including lowered taxes, reports Shanghai Daily. The financial talent award is…
Shanghai’s New Tunnel Links Port with Financial Center
SHANGHAI, Jun. 25 – The city’s newly-completed tunnel spanning of 2,254 meters will now link the Shanghai Port located on the on the west bank of the Huangpu River to its finance and trade center,…
Around Asia: Jun. 24
Jun. 24 - A weekly look at important regional news. India to Develop Investment Regions for Petroleum and Chemical Industries The government of India is implementing more initiatives to attract more foreign direct investment in…