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China's economy is once again booming while the rest of the world remains in the midst of a severe economic downturn. This makes China a particularly attractive target to investors and...

China's economy is once again booming while the rest of the world remains in the midst of a severe economic downturn. This makes China a particularly attractive target to investors and...

Chinese products are constantly scrutinized by consumers and nations for the quality and safety of their products. While Chinese products are usually the cheapest on the market, they suffer...

When the European Union formed and created the euro, some in the U.S. were intimidated. If there are a larger number of strong currencies, will another unit of exchange overtake the U.S. dollar in...

In the 21st century, many consumer goods are manufactured in low-wage countries, primarily China. However, in 2005 one family proved it is possible to exist without purchasing goods made in China....

Noritake china dates back to 1876, when a company called Morimura Gumi (Morimura Brothers) established offices in Tokyo and New York. Morimura was the predecessor of Noritake Company Limited,...

In 1987, Kentucky Fried Chicken became the first fast-food chain to open a restaurant in China. Twenty years later, it has more than 2,200 stores all over China with annual revenue of $1 million...

You will learn from this instruction how to shop directly from China. You don't have to buy things from the eBay sellers, you could buy things directly from reliable Chinese online marketplaces....

I started my involvement in the manufacturing and exporting of toys back in my early 20s. Having dedicated almost twenty years to consumer goods, including toys, I would like to provide an...

China has seen major changes in its economy since the 1970s. Once closed off to participation in the global market, China now enjoys trade with many countries and is becoming increasingly advanced...

China Unicom is a major telecommunications company headquartered in Beijing, China. Since being established in 1994, China Unicom has gone through a series of transitions in terms of ownership and...

A number of entities hold debt of the government of the United States, including foreign countries. The amount of debt that is held by foreign countries increased significantly over the course of...

As the earth's population rises, environmental, global economic and political changes affect each individual. Technology and advances in medicine have dramatically increased the average human's...

Global trade provides considerable benefits to billions of people, but it also causes certain problems which have been the cause for protest around the world. Among these are concerns about the...

To work in the People's Republic of China, you are required to have a work visa, known as a Z-Visa. In order to apply for one of these visas, you must have a job offer. They are valid for entry...

If you're dealing with China, most people you deal with won't speak very good English. Learn etiquette for doing business in China in this free video for executives.

There are certain cultural patterns and things that you need to understand to do business or interact with people in China. Learn etiquette for doing business in China in this free video for...

When you receive a business card from a Chinese person it's very important that you don't just ignore it and stick it in your pocket. Learn etiquette for doing business in China in this free video...

There are an increasing number of opportunities for American executives to do business in China. Learn etiquette for doing business in China in this free video for executives.

Not having a business card in China is like not having a name. Learn etiquette for doing business in China in this free video for executives.

Give the highest ranking person in a formal meeting the seat of honor. Learn etiquette for doing business in China in this free video for executives.

When trying to make a sale, remember that security is extremely important to the Chinese. Learn etiquette for doing business in China in this free video for executives.

It's very common that if you're in a meeting with Chinese people they simply will not tell you what they're thinking. Learn etiquette for doing business in China in this free video for executives.

Negotiation in China is a little bit different from what it is in the United States. Learn etiquette for doing business in China in this free video for executives.

Sometimes you cannot, in China, follow-up as directly as you can in the United States. Learn etiquette for doing business in China in this free video for executives.

China has exploded onto the world markets since the 1980's when they began their push towards a more modern economy. While many western businesses have boomed--and it may seem to outsiders that...

As of April of 2009, China owned the three largest banks in the world (in terms of market capitalization). Due to the global financial crisis, this ownership is the direct result of China's...

With the once-thought-to-be solid real estate market in the US in heavy decline, investors are looking for other markets to get into. With China’s economy growing at an average of 9.7% since 1979,...

The Chinese corporate investment movement has at least three primary Chinese corporations seeking to invest in America's financial institutions. The China Investment Corporation Ltd. (CIC), a...

In China, government involvement in the economy is much greater than in the US. Therefore, people doing business in China will probably need at some point to interact with Chinese officials,...

As the market economy and worldwide influence of China grows, so too does the nation's significance to the U.S. economy. China's manufacturing industry is highly productive, exporting goods to...

China is one of the world's largest economies and the fastest growing market in the world. It operates a major system of imports and exports, proving to be a success by maintaining a cumulative...

It may seem obvious that the nation responsible for building the Great Wall felt like it wants to be cut off from the rest of the world. But at times, China also feels like it needs the...

If you want to start your own retail business and want to import clothing from China, there are certain steps you need to take to do this. There are legal regulations you must follow and certain...

Outsourcing support services means that a company hires customer service representatives in a different country (often China or India) to handle the calls. If you're a business owner who's...

China adopted a number of market reforms in the late 1970s, and since that time commercial relationships between the United States and China have grown dramatically. There are many opportunities...

As the economy becomes more global, business trips to other countries are necessary. China has been providing commercial goods for 5,000 years. In the past 5 years business has been booming...

China makes some of the best toys in the world, and you will undoubtedly find many unique ones which you would like to import to the U.S. However, you must follow many laws and regulations when...

Free trade agreements between America and China have simplified importing. Express delivery services (e.g., UPS, DHL and FedEx) have major distribution hubs across China, with guaranteed 24 hour...

Foreigners living in China need a local bank account. Opening a bank account in Beijing requires no more effort than opening a bank account in America. Most Beijing accounts issue debit cards,...

China is the fastest growing economy in the world. Establishing a presence in China can enhance any company that wants to do business globally. Business and investing rules in China are...

For good or ill, the so-called "bottom line" in all business is the money. More specifically, it's about who gets the money. When one company invents something new, it wants to prevent...

There are banks on every city block in Shanghai and opening a bank account is not very complicated. China has several large national banks such as the Bank of China and Agricultural Bank of China,...

Renting an office in Beijing is more involved than renting an office in America. Foreign companies should contact a reputable real estate agent and research the market before renting an office in...

China's factories seem to be humming 24 hours a day. Almost anything that you can imagine is made in this country. Because of lower wages and overall costs, prices for wholesale imports from China...

China's trade industry is growing exponentially, especially the freight forwarding business. Many of China's freight forwarders handle considerable amounts of freight volume within the country;...