Global Business Guide's approach to investment, export, import and joint-ventures in China

The Approach

The gbg approach was created with the user in mind and the need to access information that is suitable to that user's profile, in an efficient and effective way.

When seeking to do business with a new country, a tremendous amount of information is required to assess the market's suitability and the feasibility of a project. Every country is different; from the sectors that are open to foreign investment, to customs duties and property ownerships rights.

The gbg Approach has been designed to cut through excessive information and jargon, straight through to the information that you really need to know to do business in China.

The Guide is divided into the following profiles:

Importer

This part of the Guide takes you through all that you need to know about importing goods from China. Meeting with industry experts to shed light on the key opportunities for importers, as well as covering vital information on customs and tariff duties. The necessary auxiliary services such as shipping, transport and legal services are also covered.

Exporter

This part of the Guide takes you through all that you need to know about exporting goods to China. Including restrictions on what can be exported to China, tariffs and customs as well as showing the main imports of the country.

The necessary auxiliary services such as shipping, transport and legal services are also covered.

Investor

This part of the Guide presents the areas that foreign investors can and cannot invest in China. Includes interviews with business leaders from a range of sectors, and shows the industries that present real investment opportunities. Covers the investor's rights in China, the challenges investors face as well as financial and credit services available.

Joint Ventures

This part of the Guide shows partnerships opportunities in all sectors of the Chinese economy. Covers foreign ownership rights, where foreigners need a local partner, as well as the benefits and risks of joint ventures in China. Showing the specific areas and industries where partnerships can have real value, through interviews with business leaders and experts.