Foreign companies entering the Chinese market need to navigate its complex trademark regime, which facilitates protections but imposes certain unique limitations that brands must work around. China … ( read original story …)
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Equipment manufacturers reject ‘Made in China’ quality scepticism
China’s manufacturers have historically been known for the quality of their products, which is perceived to be far lower than that of items produced by manufacturers in the US or Europe, for example. … (…
China tech firms, seeking passion and energy, promote younger staff
Explicit age discrimination is illegal in many countries, though not in China. Chinese tech companies … under that plan is its president for new business, Zhang Yaqin, who will retire in October … ( read…
Alibaba, Tencent and Suning partner with auto brands on ride hailing service
China’s tech and retail giants, Alibaba, Tencent and Suning have partnered with a host of automotive brands to launch a Chinese ride-hailing venture. The venture, which will focus on new energy … ( read original…
China’s ‘Davos’ loses its appeal for Australians
As political and business leaders gather on China’s Hainan Island this week for the annual Boao Forum for Asia, Australia’s presence is more low key than it had been for years. Australia was heavily ……
Bringing your Brand to Chinese Consumers
The spending power of the world’s largest middle-class population has made China the world’s largest market for a host of consumer goods, and many Australian brands have successfully leveraged this … ( read original story…
Aussie label has designs on China growth
Fortune favours the brave — and the very prepared. And for those trying to crack the lucrative China market, preparation is everything. Adelaide fashion brand C/meo Collective has just taken up … ( read original…
China smartphone makers spin off secondary brands to go upscale
China’s four biggest smartphone makers are sharpening their focus on the fast-growing premium handset segment by spinning off secondary brands, as the industry braces for another year of decreased … ( read original story …)
China halts new purchases of all Canadian canola, Chinese importers say strict inspections imposed on other agriculture goods
China has put a stop to all new purchases of Canadian canola … Problems have arisen in the import of Canadian peas as well, confirmed Zhang Mingjie, senior business manager with the overseas … (…
Apple’s Cook to China: keep opening for sake of global economy
BEIJING (Reuters) – Apple chief executive Tim Cook nudged China on Saturday to open up and said the future would depend on global collaboration, as the United States and China remained locked in a ……
China securities regulator approves 3 IPO applications
BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) — China’s securities regulator has approved new IPO applications from three companies. The applications were from semiconductor maker Beken Corporation, Sichuan Teway Food … ( read original story …)
Horgan rules out B.C. minister trips to China amid Huawei dispute
Without providing details, he said during a January scrum with journalists, the situation has become a “significant challenge” for B.C., adding, “We have a lot of business in China.” His caution has … ( read…
‘It’s Not Made in China’: South African bottled water brand considers changing name after online backlash
A South African bottled water company called “It’s Not Made in China” is considering changing its name after facing backlash on Chinese social media. The company’s product first featured in a March 19 … (…
