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Decline in China’s Workforce May Impact Economy
Recent official data has revealed that China's working age population (people between the ages of 15 and 59 years) fell by 3.45 million in 2012, with analysts noting that, in a nation of ...
Little Yang during Your China Travel
Can you write-off a vacation as a business expense. We cannot promise a ‘yes’ from the tax department! However, we do assure you that travel to China is your best bet for great business. You ...
China Trade is Alive and Well
Imports into China have grown faster than its exports. The European Union has displaced the United States as the largest trading partner of China. These strategic facts relate to the first ...
Developer’s Default Indicative of Economic Slowdown
In addition to experiencing a slowdown in its property sector, China's property market received a blow this week with the collapse of real estate developer Zhejiang Xingrun Real Estate Co. ...
Limits and Responsibilities of China Business (Part 1)
Mainstream media and regulators would have us believe that China business is inept and even evil at times. Pollution, lead in toys, and food exports that are unsafe for consumption, seem to be ...
China Becomes World’s Biggest Trading Nation
Recent data from China has revealed that the country has unseated the United States as the world's biggest trading nation in goods. China's imports and exports reached a total of $3.87 ...
Business Meeting Etiquette
With the world becoming more of a global village with each passing day, many business people from different parts of the world may have occasion to travel to China to conclude business ...
July Data Indicates Improvement in China’s Economy
According to trade data released late last week, China's economy is on the rebound, with exports in July rising 5.1 percent year-on-year and imports climbing 10.9 percent. Global stock ...
Pak-China Friendship Year Focuses on Youth
During a recent visit to Pakistan, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, with the approval of Pakistani authorities, declared 2011 to be ‘Pak-China Friendship Year’, with a number of projects and ...
China-Canada Discuss Strengthening of Trade at APEC 2012
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit taking place in Vladivostok, Russia, this week will be attended by diplomats and representatives of key global businesses, providing a host of ...
Japan-China Import/Export Trade
Japan's total trade with China increased to US$163.2 billion in the first six months of 2011, representing a growth of 17.9 percent measured year-on-year and setting a record for first half ...
China and South Africa Strengthen Ties
South African Vice President Kgalema Motlanthe met with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Vice Premier Xi Jinping in Beijing this week to reinforce existing ties and pledge ongoing support and ...