United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD) data shows China reigns supreme in terms of inward foreign direct investment (FDI). Despite concerns, business and reform motives drive China’s Ministry of Finance to approve Chia Tai Bright Investment Co. Ltd.’s joint venture (JV) 20 percent stake in Citic Ltd. China…
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January 26, 2015
HP faces worker protests at telecommunications equipment subsidiary in China. China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) proposes numerous important legal changes pertaining to foreign direct investment (FDI). China to legalize Variable Interest Entities, though longer-term consequences remain unclear. China plans to vet foreign Information Technology (IT). China’s Cyberspace Administration accused of…
January 18, 2015
China’s auto sellers seek new deal with foreign car giants. Chinese investment in Mexico continues to jump like beans despite cancellation of Chinese railway contract bid in 2014. China Telecom likely to bid on politically sensitive Mexican mobile broadband network project. Chinese firm General Nice billion dollar investment in Greenland…
January 11, 2015
BMW agrees to give China car dealers RMB 5.1 billion in subsidies to address dealer concerns. China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) terminates 17 rare earth mineral export quotas. Li Keqiang to attend Davos Forum for the first time in six years. Shanghai Husi lashes out at Shanghai Food and Drug…
January 7, 2015
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) expects stable inward foreign direct investment (FDI) flows. Qualcomm taking steps to address National Development Reform Commission (NDRC) concerns, but still at risk of serious NDRC actions against it. Subway gets bitten over reports of doctored food expiration dates at a Beijing franchise. Chinese car…
December 27, 2014
China’s State Council policy changes relating to renminbi (RMB) business for foreign banks raise interest. China’s National Development Reform Commission (NDRC) pushes Qualcomm for significant business practice changes. China’s State Council calls for new rules for foreign investment free trade zones (FTZs) planned for Guangdong, Fujian, and Tianjin. China adopts…
December 22, 2014
Volkswagen (VW) struggles to fend off tech transfer demands as it seeks to increase its China joint venture (JV) stake. Avon cannot no longer gloss over its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations in China. Non-Chinese nuclear firms face radioactive environment in China. China looks to replace foreign technology in…
December 14, 2014
China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) changes to marketing approval procedures threaten millions of dollars in profits for foreign pharmaceutical companies. Government reforms and demographic/income changes drive aggressive foreign health care investment in China. Qualcomm makes US $140 million investment in Chinese mobile and wireless chip firms. Mark Zuckerberg and…
December 8, 2014
China’s State Administration of Taxation moves to prevent tax evasion by foreign firms in China. China’s National Development and Reform Commission expected to fine Qualcomm US $1 billion as well as impose other policy changes on it. Intel will spend US $1.6 billion to upgrade its Chengdu (China) chip factory.…
November 30, 2014
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) positive about “negative list” approach. Volkswagen touts its commitment to become the “most sustainable car manufacturer in China.” Mercedes-Benz fuels up its contribution to child and road safety initiatives. China reportedly hits Microsoft with major back tax bill. Henan allocates billions of dollars…
