Doing Business with China is the most comprehensive guide available to all aspects of commercial engagement in China. It focuses on developments in China's business and regulatory environment over the past three years since WTO entry and on the key industry sectors where China is already a global player or which offer good opportunities for foreign investment and trade. In addition, the guide provides authoritative insight into accounting, auditing and taxation practices; banking, foreign exchange and corporate finance; and marketing issues which are unique to the Chinese markets. Subscribers to this title receive regular updates through the year keeping them informed of key legal and fiscal changes. Subscribers are informed of updates by e-mail alert and those sections of the E-Book which have been updated will be highlighted.

Contributor Information: Adamas, CCPIT Patent & Trademark Law Office, the China Association of International Trade, the China Britain Business Council, China Securities Regulatory Commission, Export-Import Bank of China, Guanghua Management School Beijing University, Herbert Smith, HSBC, Lingnan University Hong Kong, National Bureau of Statistics, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Renmin University of China, Rolls-Royce plc, and Snapshots International, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (UK), State Administration of International Trade, State Administration of Foreign Exchange, University of International Business and Economics, Volkswagen China, and other experts with detailed knowledge of the country.

Doing Business with China - Table of Contents

Consultant Editors:
Jonathan Reuvid and Li Yong

Preface:
Lord Brittan, Vice-Chairman, UBS Warburg

Forewords:
Digby Jones, Director General, Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
Shen Jueren, Honorary Chairman, China Association of International Trade

Introduction:
Jonathan Reuvid and Li Yong

Part One: China’s Economy and Administration
1.1 China’s Economic Performance and Outlook
1.2 China as a WTO Member: Systemic Issues
1.3 The Chinese Government Structure
1.4 China’s Consumer Market
1.5 Developing Statistics in China

Part Two: China within the WTO
2.1 The Opening-up of the Chinese Market as a WTO Member
2.2 Foreign Trade Activity and Its Administration
2.3 China’s Exchange Control System
2.4 Freight Forwarding in China

Part Three: Legal Aspects of Foreign Company Operations in China
3.1 Foreign Invested Enterprises and Alternative Business Structures
3.2 Employment Law for Chinese and Foreign Nationals
3.3 Intellectual Property Rights in China
3.4 Trademark and Patent Application and Protection in China
3.5 Environmental Due Diligence
3.6 Commercial Dispute Resolution

Part Four: Accounting, Auditing and Taxation in China
4.1 Accounting and Auditing Requirements and Practices
4.2 Taxation Issues
4.3 Differences between the PRC Accounting Regulations and International Reporting Standards

Part Five: Market Entry and Business Development in China
5.1 Revisiting Chinese Cultural Roots
5.2 Cultural Differences and Clashes in Communication
5.3 Networking Practice in China
5.4 Due Diligence for Market Entrants
5.5 Partner Selection and Negotiations
5.6 Using Education and Training as a Strategic Marketing Tool in Winning International Business
5.7 Employing Staff in China
5.8 Distribution in China
5.9 How the CBBC Operates

Part Six: Marketing Issues in China
6.1 Industrial and Commercial Market Research
6.2 Growing Consumerism Strategies for the China Market
6.3 Marketing Consumer Products in China
6.4 Brand Management and Publicity
6.5 Effective Public Relations

Part Seven: Banking, Foreign Exchange Transactions and Corporate Finance
7.1 Banking Services for Foreign Invested Enterprises (FIEs)
7.2 A Practical Guide to China’s Currency and Payments System
7.3 Import and Export Financing in China
7.4 China’s Securities Market
7.5 Mergers and Acquisitions: Acquiring a Business in China
7.6 Mergers and Acquisitions Due Diligence
7.7 Venture Capital Investment in China

Part Eight: Key Sector Reports and Notes
8.1 China’s Automotive Industry: Automobiles
8.2 Automotive Components
8.3 China’s Automotive Industry: Commercial Vehicles
8.4 Banking: The Domestic Banks
8.5 Banking: Foreign Bank Investment
8.6 Computer Technology and IT
8.7 Consumables
8.8 Energy
8.9 China’s Insurance Market
8.10 The Media Market
8.11 Oil and Gas
8.12 The Petrochemical Industry
8.13 Promotional Advertising
8.14 Retailing
8.15 Steel Production and Core Minerals
8.16 Telecommunications
8.17 Travel and Tourism

Appendices
I Contributors Contact Details
II Directory of Local Authorities of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation
III Commercial Offices of PRC Embassies Worldwide