LGBTQ+ in the Chinese Workplace: Fostering an Inclusive Environment
As awareness of LGBTQ+ issues in China rises, employers are facing newfound scrutiny over their treatment of sexual minorities. Employers have the opportunity to establish safe work environments for LGBTQ+ employees, and become leaders in China’s changing social climate. Doing...
One Belt One Road Initiative: Its Meaning and Significance
The “One Belt One Road” (OBOR) initiative, first announced in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, is an extremely ambitious and far-reaching initiative with significant potential to improve the social and economic structure in Asia, Europe, and northeastern Africa, where...
Officials Reverse Course on Cross-border Ecommerce
Providing a small amount of stability in a year of significant changes for cross-border ecommerce, the Chinese government recently halted a move to increase regulation — and costs — of foreign goods purchased online by consumers in China. Observers believe...
Minimizing Headaches During China Investigations
Any company with more than a small presence in China will likely need to conduct an internal investigation in China at some point. Companies can take certain steps to minimize headaches when such an investigation is needed.
Hong Kong Announces Changes to Beneficial Ownership Regime
Hong Kong’s Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB) recently issued a consultation document on amending the Companies Ordinance law. If the amendment proposal is approved, companies incorporated in Hong Kong will need to identify their beneficial owners and register with...
USCBC hosts Comprehensive Economic Dialogue (CED) Luncheon
On July 18th, the US-China Business Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the China General Chamber of Commerce - USA hosted a reception and luncheon in honor of His Excellency Wang Yang, vice premier of the People's Republic of...
USCBC 2017 State Export Report
The US-China Business Council’s (USCBC) annual report on state exports shows that China continues to be an important destination for American goods and a significant contributor to US economic growth. "Since 2005, USCBC data reveals that US exports to China...
China’s Official Statistics
Recently, several media sources reported that Liaoning province had been fabricating its economic data from 2011 to 2014. As reported by the state-run People’s Daily newspaper, city- and county-level governments altered economic data, including exaggerating their fiscal revenues by at...
Asian Female Senior Execs in Multinational Firms Confined to Regional Roles
As the shortage in the Asian executive talent pipeline continues to pose a major business challenge for multinational companies, a majority of female Asian leaders at multinational corporations feel trapped in regional roles, according to a new study by Heidrick...
Changing Tastes: China’s Imported Wine Industry
China’s taste for wine is growing rapidly. A number of opportunities are presented for both online and offline wine importers. The supply and demand side trends, as well as key considerations for the differing distribution channels and challenges in the...