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Business Economics & Trade

The name of the game

International brands cannot be created overnight, but some Chinese companies are committed to pursuing this goal.

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Business Economics & Trade

New import exemptions

From the start of this year China reintroduced exemptions from customs duties and VAT on the import of capital goods. The International law firm Freshfields investigates the details.

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Business Economics & Trade

The tourist trap

Is Xian’s hotel market chronically over-supplied or could more be done to promote the city as a tourist and business destination?

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Business Economics & Trade

Older and wiser

European company managers in China are generally satisfied with their investments. However, given their time again many say they would do things differently.

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Business Economics & Trade

Missing components

Demand for motor vehicles in China may have stalled but the industry is modernising and catching up with Western practices.