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Peugeot counts the cost

Instead of being an advantage, Peugeot-Citroen’s early access to the China car assembly industry has caused the French group a succession of difficulties. Now, it is reviewing its strategy.

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Rep office clampdown

Chinese tax authorities are getting tough on representative offices, reports international law firm Freshfields.

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Conditional progress

Consultant Batey Burn analyses the recent Seattle forum

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Forfaiting makes a comeback

Forfaiters are now more willing to provide cover in China than export credit agencies. But there are special problem in a country new to this form of trade finance.

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Ever closer

Despite Taipei’s failure to adopt a coordinated investment policy in China, Taiwanese companies are still flocking to the mainland.