An economy continuing to moderate With China having sustained doubledigit growth for almost three decades, the gov ernment policy now is to aim for ＂moder ated＂ growth of 7.5 percent and adjust the economic structur...An economy continuing to moderate With China having sustained doubledigit growth for almost three decades, the gov ernment policy now is to aim for ＂moder ated＂ growth of 7.5 percent and adjust the economic structure with greater emphasis on domestic consumption. The 2015 outlook will see the growth rate continue to decline as less investment goes into fixed assets and government spending comes under more scrutiny.展开更多
WHEN China surpassed Germany in 2009 to become the world＇s largest exporter. Chinese lead- ers were quick to downplay the significance of this milestone by pointing out that German exports were typically composed of ...WHEN China surpassed Germany in 2009 to become the world＇s largest exporter. Chinese lead- ers were quick to downplay the significance of this milestone by pointing out that German exports were typically composed of higher-value goods. This was a clear statement that China would not be content with just exporting large amounts of low-value goods. Its maturing domestic economy coupled with increasing global competition means the ＂factory of the world＂ can no longer sustain producing only low value-added products.展开更多
Overview of China＇s mining sector Although Africa is home to some of the largest mining deposits. China retains the title of the world＇s largest mining sector, It is a leading producer of minerals such gold. lead, z...Overview of China＇s mining sector Although Africa is home to some of the largest mining deposits. China retains the title of the world＇s largest mining sector, It is a leading producer of minerals such gold. lead, zinc, coal, tin, iron and silver and the world＇s foremost producer of rare earths, accounting for over 90 percent of the global production. Ironically, China is also the world＇s top consumer of the,same minerals and often has to rely on imports to deal with the internal deficit. There is no doubt that the future success of the Chinese economy is dependent on the ability to secure long- term access to mineral and metal resources,展开更多
This month＇s column focuses on some key issues to keep in mind while procuring from China.We hope these tips will be useful in understanding China＇s complex business environment and how best to navigate it.
This month＇s column highlights some of the policies designed to attract foreign capital and enterprises to China （Shanghai） Pilot Free Trade Zone （SFTZ）. the challenges these enterprises may face and the implicat...This month＇s column highlights some of the policies designed to attract foreign capital and enterprises to China （Shanghai） Pilot Free Trade Zone （SFTZ）. the challenges these enterprises may face and the implications for African companies. We hope these tips will be useful in providing a basic understanding of China＇s complex business environment and how to best navigate it.展开更多
This month＇s column highlights what African businesspeople should be aware of when looking to find Chinese suppliers by giving prominence to identifying the most respected companies in each market.
This month＇s column highlights some key factors African companies should be aware of when doing business in China. We hope these tips will be useful in providing a basic understanding of China＇s complex business env...This month＇s column highlights some key factors African companies should be aware of when doing business in China. We hope these tips will be useful in providing a basic understanding of China＇s complex business environment and how to best navigate it.展开更多
This month＇s column highlights some key factors to be aware of when selecting a Chinese construction partner. We hope these tips will be useful in providing a basic understanding of China＇s complex business environm...This month＇s column highlights some key factors to be aware of when selecting a Chinese construction partner. We hope these tips will be useful in providing a basic understanding of China＇s complex business environment and how best to navigate it.展开更多
This month＇s column highlights some key factors that will continue to make China a competitive exporter even as the economic landscape shifts. We hope these tips will be useful in providing a basic understanding of C...This month＇s column highlights some key factors that will continue to make China a competitive exporter even as the economic landscape shifts. We hope these tips will be useful in providing a basic understanding of China＇s complex business environment and how best to navigate it.THERE have been countless articles and books about China＇s reign as the fac- tory of the world coming to an end. While it is true that wage increases are making some of China＇s lower-end industries, such as textiles, less competitive vis-a-vis other low-cost countries such as Viet Nam, Cam- bodia and Bangladesh. China remains one of the top procurement sources for mid- to high-tier products. For instance, heavy equipment exports from China experi- enced a growth rate of about 30 percent in the last decade alone. Even as some of the lower-end industries move out, there is more to a country＇s competitive supply chain than labor costs, China maintains a set of key factors that will continue to make it a competitive exporter even as the economic landscape shifts.展开更多
文摘An economy continuing to moderate With China having sustained doubledigit growth for almost three decades, the gov ernment policy now is to aim for ＂moder ated＂ growth of 7.5 percent and adjust the economic structure with greater emphasis on domestic consumption. The 2015 outlook will see the growth rate continue to decline as less investment goes into fixed assets and government spending comes under more scrutiny.
文摘WHEN China surpassed Germany in 2009 to become the world＇s largest exporter. Chinese lead- ers were quick to downplay the significance of this milestone by pointing out that German exports were typically composed of higher-value goods. This was a clear statement that China would not be content with just exporting large amounts of low-value goods. Its maturing domestic economy coupled with increasing global competition means the ＂factory of the world＂ can no longer sustain producing only low value-added products.
文摘Overview of China＇s mining sector Although Africa is home to some of the largest mining deposits. China retains the title of the world＇s largest mining sector, It is a leading producer of minerals such gold. lead, zinc, coal, tin, iron and silver and the world＇s foremost producer of rare earths, accounting for over 90 percent of the global production. Ironically, China is also the world＇s top consumer of the,same minerals and often has to rely on imports to deal with the internal deficit. There is no doubt that the future success of the Chinese economy is dependent on the ability to secure long- term access to mineral and metal resources,
文摘This month＇s column focuses on some key issues to keep in mind while procuring from China.We hope these tips will be useful in understanding China＇s complex business environment and how best to navigate it.
文摘This month＇s column highlights some of the policies designed to attract foreign capital and enterprises to China （Shanghai） Pilot Free Trade Zone （SFTZ）. the challenges these enterprises may face and the implications for African companies. We hope these tips will be useful in providing a basic understanding of China＇s complex business environment and how to best navigate it.
文摘This month＇s column highlights what African businesspeople should be aware of when looking to find Chinese suppliers by giving prominence to identifying the most respected companies in each market.
文摘This month＇s column highlights some key factors African companies should be aware of when doing business in China. We hope these tips will be useful in providing a basic understanding of China＇s complex business environment and how to best navigate it.
文摘This month＇s column highlights some key factors to be aware of when selecting a Chinese construction partner. We hope these tips will be useful in providing a basic understanding of China＇s complex business environment and how best to navigate it.
文摘This month＇s column highlights some key factors that will continue to make China a competitive exporter even as the economic landscape shifts. We hope these tips will be useful in providing a basic understanding of China＇s complex business environment and how best to navigate it.THERE have been countless articles and books about China＇s reign as the fac- tory of the world coming to an end. While it is true that wage increases are making some of China＇s lower-end industries, such as textiles, less competitive vis-a-vis other low-cost countries such as Viet Nam, Cam- bodia and Bangladesh. China remains one of the top procurement sources for mid- to high-tier products. For instance, heavy equipment exports from China experi- enced a growth rate of about 30 percent in the last decade alone. Even as some of the lower-end industries move out, there is more to a country＇s competitive supply chain than labor costs, China maintains a set of key factors that will continue to make it a competitive exporter even as the economic landscape shifts.
