Foreign Direct Investment

Rising labour and land costs and stricter environmental regulations have caused German manufacturers to look at moving inland, but they are finding it hard to pick the right location

Rising labour and land costs and stricter environmental regulations have caused German manufacturers to look at moving inland, but they are finding it hard to pick the right location

The NDRC and MOFCOM have updated the Catalogue for guiding regional investment. It shows how China's investment dynamics are changing, with the majority of foreign investment expected to move inland soon

The NDRC and MOFCOM have updated the Catalogue for guiding regional investment. It shows how China's investment dynamics are changing, with the majority of foreign investment expected to move inland soon

SAFE further streamlines the foreign exchange procedures for establishment of foreign-invested enterprises.

A representative office using temporary workers is challenging and more burdensome than direct employment, as agencies in practice release all responsibility after workers have been placed. Legal reforms have not clarified the situation, which means it may be time for investors to switch to a WFOE

A representative office using temporary workers is challenging and more burdensome than direct employment, as agencies in practice release all responsibility after workers have been placed. Legal reforms have not clarified the situation, which means it may be time for investors to switch to a WFOE

Taiwanese businesses often invest into mainland China indirectly as it can offer them enhanced protection through bilateral agreements. But new Measures have reduced concerns and may open up opportunities for foreign investors

Officials in the western city of Chengdu have used an enhanced IP system to attract foreign investors. David Tring spoke to Ding Xiaobin from the city's Science & Technology Bureau to find out more about the initiative