Country Commercial Guide : China

by United States Embassy Beijing

• ISBN13: 9780894990335
• ISBN10: 0894990330
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-01
• Publisher: Lightning Source Inc

Summary

China is rich in contradictions for U.S. firms. The world's most populous nation, China covers an area larger than the United States. Yet the China market is small and concentrated in a few areas along the eastern seaboard. China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, with thousands of years of history, literature and culture. Yet the People's Republic is a mere 50 years old and most of the laws and regulations governing business and trade have been written in the past twenty years. Courtesy toward guests is a virtue in Chinese culture, and Chinese people can be extraordinarily hospitable and kind. Yet everyday discourse in China is rude and confrontational and the China market is full of cheats and swindlers. China is a communist country; the first article of the Chinese constitution states that China is a socialist country under the leadership of proletariat. Yet, over the past twenty years China has moved from a planned to market economy and is now in many ways more capitalist than communist.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Economic Trends and Outlook

Major Trends and Outlook

Principal Growth Sectors

Government Role in the Economy

Infrastructure Investment

Political Environment

Brief Synopsis of Political System

Political Issues Affecting Business Climate

The Nature of Political Relations

Marketing U.S. Products and Services

Distribution and Sales

Selling Factors/Techniques

Advertising and Trade Promotion

Product Pricing and Customer Support

Sales to the Government

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection

Local Professional Services

Due diligence

Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports and Investment

Best Prospects for Non-Agricultural Goods and Services

Pharmaceuticals

Medical Devises

Insurance

Franchising

Telecommunications Equipment

Computers and Peripherals

Computer Software

Cable Television Equipment

Airport and Ground Support Equipment

Pollution Control Equipment

Machine Tools

Plastic Materials and Resins

Building Materials

Power Generation

Fine and Specialty Chemicals

Agricultural Chemicals

Best Prospects for Agricultural Goods and Services

Grains

Grass Seeds

Oilseeds

Poultry Meat

Hides and Skins

Snack Foods

Fresh Fruits

Beef and Pork Variety Meats

Dairy Ingredients

Seafood

Forest Products

Trade Regulations and Standards

Import Tariffs and Custom Regulations

Trade Barriers

Import Documentation

U.S. Export Controls

Chinese Export Controls

Inspection Standards

Labeling and Marking Requirements

Special Import Provisions

Prohibited Imports

Customs Contact Information

Investment Climate

Openness to Foreign Investment

Conversion and Transfer Policies

Expropriation and Compensation

Dispute Settlement

Performance Requirements/Incentives

Right to Private Ownership and Establishment

Protection of Property Rights

Transparency of the Regulatory System

Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment

Political Violence

Corruption

Bilateral Investment Agreements

OPIC and other Investment Insurance Programs

Labor

Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports

Foreign Direct Investment in China and Major Investors

U.S. Embassy Survey of U.S. Investors

Trade and Project Financing

Banking System

Foreign-Exchange Controls

General Financing Availability

Terms of Payment

Insurance

Project Financing

Business Travel

Economic and Trade Statistics

Country Data and Domestic Economy

Trade Data

Investment Statistics

U.S. and Country Contacts

Market Research

Trade Event Schedule

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