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China Focus
Swift action delivers trade uncertainty
The use of very crude sanctions and Swift as a weapon has opened a Pandora’s box of collateral damage.
April 07, 2022
China Focus
China view: Holding up half the sky with money
How women in China are shaping the business environment and opening up opportunities beyond traditional sectors like fashion.
March 24, 2022
China Focus
China remains investment friendly
The most important information contained in Premier Li's Work Report is the business and investment outlook for 2022 and 2023.
March 11, 2022
China Focus
Prepare to trade with CIPS
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to one unexpected result: China’s renminbi (RMB) has emerged as a potential safe haven.
March 03, 2022
China Focus
When cash is no longer king
In recent months, it has become increasingly difficult to manage payments from Chinese business to foreign businesses.
February 17, 2022
China Focus
Five-Year Plan brings new investment opportunities
We continue to explore the elements of China's 14th Five-Year Plan and how this impacts business and future business opportunities
February 04, 2022
China Focus
China’s Five-Year Plan: R&D spending and unemployment rate
Much of the China-led research has returned to China, resulting in significant advances in Chinese research.
January 27, 2022
China Focus
China's Five-Year Plan targets and business
The most recent Five-Year Plan covered eight areas. This week, we consider the first of these.
January 20, 2022
China Focus
China trade caught in politics
The imposition of US sanctions means that many more businesses and supply chains are now forced to take a position on Xinjiang.
January 13, 2022
China Focus
China's Greek Chorus
At the beginning of every year, many China analysts form a Greek Chorus and gravely predict the collapse of the Chinese economy.
January 06, 2022