China is the world’s largest soybean market. Their biggest exporter: the United States. But a potential 25 percent tariffs on American soybeans means there may be an opening in China for Canadian producers. “Soybeans is…
Monthly Archives For April 2018
Why is the U.S. accusing China of stealing intellectual property?
Since China first opened its markets, Beijing has been dogged by accusations that it forces U.S. firms to transfer technology to their Chinese business partners in return for access to the country’s 1.4 billion citizens.…
In a rush? In this Chinese tech hub you can hail a mobile convenience store
A Chinese tech start-up has transformed 400 taxis in southern China into mobile convenience stores to cater to the needs of the city’s busy residents. Passengers in Shenzhen in Guangdong province can now do their…
China’s move to slap tariffs on U.S. business jets seen as a boon for Bombardier
MONTREAL/SINGAPORE — China’s plan to slap tariffs on some U.S.-made planes will hit demand for Gulfstream and Boeing business jets but benefit Bombardier and other rivals seeking a larger share of Asia’s biggest market, jet…
How China gets what it wants from American companies
China is vital for many top international brands, but doing business there often comes with a high entry fee. Some major US companies including GM (GM) and Qualcomm (QCOM) sell more of their products in…
China-U.S. tariff spat: Mostly losers, but some winners too
China accounted for almost 60 per cent of their exports and … WH Group, which bought Smithfield in 2013, opened a facility in the centre Chinese city of Zhengzhou to produce its brands but uses…
Luxury Watch Brands Struggle to Feel ‘Exclusive’ Online
But how exactly do they use online channels? Jason Yap, the founder of Di Wuxi, a high-end e-commerce platform aimed at men in China, argued that online shopping may not be as popular as it…
Is Dangal star the Brand Indian Ambassador to China?
Bollywood industry’s actor Aamir Khan’s massive popularity in China has prompted the government to make the most of it by naming the Dangal star the ambassador to China. Meanwhile according to a report presently India…
Relay race: Two Americans in China market startups to the world
Relay has found a niche in the crowded agency landscape by working with Chinese startups that wish to market themselves outside China—an arena where many Chinese brands, even big ones, have fumbled. Founded by two…
FUN Union grows Riki brand in Greater China
Hong Kong-based producer/distributor FUN Union has signed an exclusive master licensing agreement with Promotional Partners Worldwide (PPW) for Riki Group’s BabyRiki and KikoRiki kids brands across Greater China. The deal will see the global marketing…
China Bank Results Reflect Pressure from Credit Migration
Reported asset quality of Chinese banks improved in the full-year results for 2017, reflecting an improvement in economic conditions and a shift toward retail lending where non-performance is generally lower. However, improvements in core capital…
China Mobile International partners with Aryaka on SD-WAN enterprise solutions
China Mobile International will be able to sell Aryaka’s SD-WAN services, optimised for modern global enterprise applications, across its network China Mobile International has signed a strategic agreement with Aryaka to deliver the world’s first…
Aryaka partners China Mobile for enterprise SD-WAN solution
Aryaka has entered into a strategic partnership with China Mobile International (CMI) to deliver a fully compliant global SD-WAN service for international companies that operate in China. The partnership is being touted as an industry…