China is on the fast-track to a free-market economy. One indication of the internal changes is that the country now explicitly welcomes greater levels of investment by multinational companies. For Western businesses and investors focused on international expansion, China represents both an irresistible attraction for investors and a daunting challenge due to cultural, social and legal differences. The following publications highlight the risks and rewards of doing business in China's thriving economy.
Establishing a business presence in China - August 2007
This whitepaper examines different strategies that may entice companies to enter the Chinese market, discusses the most important obstacles, and concludes with practical guidance on strategies for surmounting these challenges.
Foreign banks in China 2007 - May 2007
This is the second PricewaterhouseCoopers survey on foreign banks in China, following the inaugural survey published in September 2005. This survey focuses on the strategic and emerging issues surrounding foreign banks' expanding activities in China.
Recent trends for alternative fund investments in China - April 2007
This article provides an overview of alternative fund investments in China focusing on capital market portfolio investment, private equity, distressed debts, real estate and other high-yield investment assets.
Asia Pacific IMRE news - April 2007
The cover story focuses on the IASB discussion paper on fair value measurements and how the IASB are seeking industry views on the proposed new guidance.
China outlook - News about doing business in China - March 2007
China Outlook is a newsletter published by the PricewaterhouseCoopers Chinese Business Network (CBN) to provide insights into the China marketplace and how that can affect your business.
Asia banking insights - March 2007
This inaugural new regional publication has been developed to showcase our thought leadership and address some of the key issues facing the banking and capital markets industry in Asia.
China's impact on the semiconductor industry: 2006 update - January 2007
This is the third installment of the Technology Center's comprehensive research series, which began in response to our clients' interest in the rapid growth of the semiconductor industry in China.
Determining uncertain tax positions in China - December 2006
For companies operating in China, the tax planning environment creates another level of complex Uncertain Tax Positions (UTPs) analysis. This article provides the author's perspective on UTPs in China and suggests some areas that companies currently or potentially operating in China should consider.
The world in 2050 - September 2006
The rapid economic growth of emerging countries such as China and India—together with continued more moderate growth in today's advanced economies—could have serious long-term consequences for global energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Agrochemicals in China: China risks and rewards - July 2006
This is the first report in a series examining key issues related to industrial companies operating in the China marketplace. In this installment, we focus on recent developments and future outlooks for the agrochemical sector.
Investing in China's retail industry - April 2006
Mergers & acquisitions are transforming China's once closed retail sector. Deal activity has surged over the past two years as consolidation of the young modern retail trade has begun. The familiar global trend of rapid chain formation to achieve stronger buying power over suppliers has been established, and M&A is the tool by which retailers are rapidly linking once fragmented regional markets. This irreversible trend provides a multitude of investment opportunities for multinational and domestic corporate and private equity investors.
Investing in China's pharmaceutical industry - April 2006
China's pharmaceuticals market is forecast to become the world's fifth largest by 2010—and the largest by 2050. This report examines the key issues affecting investment in one of the world's fastest-growing pharmaceutical markets.
Paper and packaging market in China: Risks & rewards - February 2006
This whitepaper examines the current market and the benefits/pitfalls for paper and packaging companies growing in China or considering investing there, looking in-depth at some key issues of particular importance to companies operating in the Chinese marketplace.
Industrial gases in China: Risks and rewards - January 2006
All eyes are on China, where the industrial gases market is growing in tandem with the country's industrial sector. This report addresses the overall outlook for the industrial gases market in China and provides a standard business model for those operating in China.
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