China market entry: Australia-China Trade Agreement
China market entry: Australia-China Trade Agreement China and Australia has been strengthening economic relationship for the last decade. Australia-China Trade Agreement, which was initiated by two partners in 2005, has officially pointed a need for bilateral negotiations. Although it was not completed due to certain disagreement on agricultural sector, it was a step toward closer […]
Entry of Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation in China
Entry of Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation in China In January 2014, China has lifted a 14-year-old ban on foreign gaming consoles: based on the concern that it might have negative impact on children, the ban was lifted within Shanghai’s free-trade zone, and consoles, can now be sold all across Mainland China. Our focus is on […]
China business development: Chocolate market in China
China business development: Chocolate market in China While being one of the largest sugar producers, China is gradually becoming an active chocolate consumer. Chocolate popularity is growing every year with a rate of 40% of growth of sales. It is evident that many foreign producers have been entering the market and now account for more […]
Hospital industry in China
Thanks to the market demand stimulus and stable influx of national investment, Chinese hospital industry has maintained stable growth in recent years. By March 2013, China had a total of 23,510 hospitals; 13,344 are state-owned hospitals and 10,166 private-owned hospitals with an AAGR of 14.69% compared to 2012. In particular, the proportion of private-owned hospitals […]
Market Study on Chinese International Student and Education Institution
Chinese go study abroad According to a market research in China, at the end of 2010, more than 1.27 million Chinese students study overseas. And the ‘Open Doors’ from Institute of International Education in the U.S. unveiled that, within the 2011-2012 school year, the total number of international students of American colleges and universities increased […]
China research: Mongolia and China relations
The People’s Republic of China and Mongolia share a boundary line of 4,676 kilometers long. The two countries set up diplomatic relations on October 16, 1949. Over the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Sino-Mongolian relations, though having undergone certain ups and downs, have remained friendly. Especially in the last 10 years or […]
China research: Famous female western celebrities in China
Angelina Jolie Endorsement: Louis Vuitton Sophie Marceau Endorsement: CHAUMET & Dior Julia Roberts Endorsement: Lancôme Meryl Streep Endorsement: Salvatore Ferragamo Emma Watson Endorsement: Burberry, Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose, Alberta Ferretti, People Tree, etc. Anne Hathaway Endorsement: Lancôme Magnifique, Lux, and Redu. Scarlett Johansson Endorsement: MANGO, Dolce & Gabbana, etc. Nicole Richie Endorsement: MercuryDuo Cameron Diaz Endorsement: TAG Heuer […]
Market research: Korean film industry in China
Jeon Ji-hyun (全智贤)-“My Sassy Girl” The history of the Korean movie industry from the silent screen to the present box-office blockbusters has been shaped by constantly-changing historical and cultural forces. There are three important moments in the development of Korean films: first in 1992, Marriage Story was financed by Samsung, marking the first non-government funded […]
Report on Attitudes Towards Accessories and Luxury Goods in China
Increased disposable income and changing consumer habits have resulted in a growing number of Chinese consumers being able to indulge their passions for luxury goods. Indeed, the massive increases in wealth amongst many have meant that spending on luxury goods has made Chinese consumers the second-largest group of those purchasing these products in the world. […]
Market research: Burberry and Coach
Despite the global recession, Chinese consumers’ willingness to purchase luxury goods remains intact. Even when facing the threat of the 2008 financial crisis and its after effects, the demand for luxury goods in the Chinese market is still growing. Over the past few years, many international luxury brands sensed this opportunity for expansion and entered the […]
5 Leading Western Banks & Investment Funds in China
Goldman Sachs Introduction The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment firm that engages in a wide range of financial services including investment banking, securities sales and trading, investing and lending, investing management and market research. Its client base is mainly financial institutions. Besides, it also provides services to corporations, governments and high-net-worth […]
Market research: FDI in China
FDI is defined as the direct investment into production in a country by a company located in another country, either by buying a company in the target country or by expanding operations of an existing business in that country. FDI in China: features The distribution of sources where FDI in China comes from is influenced […]