Category: Society
The Road to an American Sports Market in China
As American sports try to break into the China market, what kind of environment do they face? Why are some brands successful while others struggle to find a place?
Why Businesses Should Pay Attention to China’s Government Inspections
By Alexander Chipman Koty On July 6, China announced a campaign to inspect local governments and departments, signaling the central government’s resolve to implement core policies. The announcement, detailed in the State Council’s Circular about the Launch of Inspection Program for Departments and...
China 2017: Year in Review
2017 was Xi Jinping’s year. At the end of his first term, he swept away any opposition from within the Communist Party of China and successfully sealed his legacy by enshrining his ‘Xi Jinping thought’ into party canon. He also...
Healthcare Series Part 2: New Bidding and Tendering Law Promising for Healthcare Companies, If Implemented
Chinese regulations on tendering and bidding practices published by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) in July are a promising sign for US pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers that government procurement behavior will be better regulated to guarantee consideration of quality...
China Work Visa: Unified Work Permit Benefits Foreigners
In an effort to attract more foreign talents, the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) has quickened reform to make it easier for foreigners to apply for China’s work visa. Effective on April 1, 2017, the SAFEA rolled out...
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...
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...
Securing Employees’ Financial Futures
Asian economies are grappling with ageing populations, which place government finances under strain while putting pressure on individual savings as an additional source of income in retirement. The impact is felt more in developed countries, which are at a more...