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Recent China-related Enforcement Activities of the Bureau of Industry and Security
Many small and mid-sized manufacturers in the United States are unaware that their exports may be subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The implementation of those regulations is overseen by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and enforced through that bureau’s Office of Export Enforcement (OEE). BIS is joined by [...]
First-hand Account from Chengdu
Editor’s Note: Tony (Yixing) Zeng, a Canadian student, has graciously allowed us to reprint his email below, originally sent to a friend from an internet cafe in Chengdu just after the first earthquake. Major foreign media have covered this story upside and down, with the American National Public Radio’s Robert Siegel and Melissa Block [...]
“killing the rooster to scare the monkey” over "ratholes"
So many animals in one article made this FT piece a “must blog post”.
It will come as no surprise that there exist a large number of loopholes and shady dealing in the Chinese stockmarket.
The financial sector will always be ahead of the giant lumbering government. This is also true for Western countries as the [...]
Weekly Roundup: JVs in China, SZ Labor is Standing Up, Iphone on Hold, and White Mans Burden
With so much going on in China, and only a limited amount of bandwidth, I have created this weekly post to highlight articles that I feel are (1) important, (2) relevant, and (3) interesting.
This week there are 4 articles that I have put into the mix, and it begins with a look at joint ventures [...]
Citigroup to form investment banking JV
Citigroup has agreed to form an investment banking joint venture with a Chinese brokerage, the Wall Street Journal reported. The proposed partnership with Central China Securities Holdings, which would allow the US bank to collect fees from underwriting the sale of yuan-denominated shares and bonds on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, is currently awaiting [...]
Peking Duck to List in Shenzhen
If you think that venture capital opportunities are confined to the technology sector, the solar industry, manufacturing, and perhaps finance, here's an upcoming IPO that will make your mouth water…
The oldest continuously operated restaurant in Beijing, China Quanjude, is going public. The IPO will be listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, according to AHN. [...]
Chinese Hiring @ the Factory
Ive been working in China for 7 months now. Its weird how fast the time has flew by.
When I arrived at Toy State, I worked with 2 other project engineers, working and maintaining all of our new/old projects. In December, one of those engineers was fired. Within one day of being told that [...]
Wal-Mart Bringing Sexy Back to Chinese Girls
I love Wal-Mart. If you are able to look past their contributions in the deterioration of small communities, aid in shutting down mom & pop stores, as well as not giving their employees livable wages, you find a place with everyday low prices, always.
Look, they even got the #1 Ranking on the CNN Fortune 500 [...]
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