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Business Economics & Trade

Amazing grace

China has again extended the grace period for VAT exemption on certain imports. Freshfields looks at the fine print.

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Business Economics & Trade

Silk industry turmoil

China?s silk production plunged by 40 percent in 1996, a consequence of the decision taken a decade ago to flood world markets with cheap silk. The markets will take time to recover.

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Business Economics & Trade

To buy or not to buy?

Foreign companies looking to impress clients can either buy or rent a luxury car. What are the relative benefits?

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Business Economics & Trade

Better late than never

Bad debts and late payment beset investors in China, where the tasks of assessing creditworthiness and recovering debt are especially difficult.

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Business Economics & Trade

HOLLAND

Small Dutch agribusinesses are tentatively exploring the China market, while multinationals such as Shell continue to add to their investments