Investing in Chinese real estate
This article should remove some of the mystery about investing in Chinese real estate and should give you a basic understanding of how it can be accomplished. Many investors have found China to be a very rewarding place to invest and have profited greatly from their investments. Others have gone home with financial losses...
China relations different across the Tasman
It has been interesting observing New Zealand’s relationship with China developing differently to that of Australia’s. The Rio Tinto saga and the fall-out over Uigur activist Rebiya Kadeer’s recent visit to Australia has made it absolutely clear that Australia’s relationship with China is anything but...
China's training and education market
In this month's issue of China Now, JLJ Group presents an authoritative overview of the education and training market in China. The combination of the world economic crisis and China’s unprecedented economic growth has created unique opportunities in China’s education and training industry. As competition in...
The right tools for the job in China
NZCTA Trade Awards' 2009 Supreme Winners, Teknatool International take some time out of their busy export schedule to talk to China Now about the tools they employ to navigate the challenges and sieze the opportunities when doing business with China. About Teknatool Teknatool International manufactures high end...
China Now Commentary: (Canton) Fair Go
One New Zealander was at the first Canton Fair in 1957. This was in an era, when any travel to or in China was hazardous, “gweilo” (foreigners) were scarcely encouraged to visit and most western Governments were underwhelmed by the prospect of their citizens wanting to trade with China. Fifty years later,...
China: the view from Ground Zero
NZCTA Executive Committee member and entrepreneur / consultant, Chris Lipscombe, takes China Now readers on a guided tour of his journey to found Ground Zero, a New Zealand consulting company with China-business expertise. Back in 2000, when I chose the name Ground Zero for my consulting company, the phrase was a...
Global Megatrends: The accelerating shift of power from ...
An era of uncertainty The world is changing more rapidly than ever. Globalization continues its march. Gaps in power between developed and emerging countries continue to narrow, driven in part by the politics and economics of energy. The financial landscape is in turmoil, driving increased regulation. Aging populations...
NZCTA Commentary: Taming the Dragon not slaying it!
The Awards have been presented, the winners have celebrated and the dust at SkyCity is presumably settling. Our heartiest congratulations to Teknatool International, who took out the Cathay Pacific NZCTA Supreme Award, hearty congratulations to the other winners, Absolute Foods, Zespri and BioVittoria, congratulations to...
Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 hails from China
43 entrepreneurs recently gathered in Monte Carlo, all competing to be crowned the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for 2009. Every one of these participants had earned the right to be at this world-class event by wining the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur title in their home countries. This included Michael and...
A "heart and home" for NZ business in Shanghai
For New Zealand companies expanding or beginning their business in China, there is now an exclusive, convenient, New Zealand-branded facility in Shanghai to support your presence in China. New Zealand Central, NZTE’s concept centre in Shanghai, was officially opened by Prime Minister John Key in April. Over 180...
Employing Local Personnel in China
The employment of staff is a fundamental issue that all companies entering China need to be familiar with. China-based business consultants, JLJ Group, address some of the key issues companies face when employing staff in China. What rules and regulations apply for the setting up of a labor contract? How do employees and...
China is on a mission to reinvigorate its economy
For those operating in China, the challenge is to ensure you are maximising the benefits available. The four trillion yuan stimulus package introduced in November sounded impressive. While some of this may be attributed to exchange rates and the size of the economy, it still converts to US $586 billion. The focus of...