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Daryl Guppy
China Focus
Getting ‘free advertising’ from Chinese counterfeiters
In China, copyright and brands belong to the first to register them in the country.
July 21, 2023
China Focus
Why bother with China business?
In this week's column, Daryl Guppy explains why developing businesses in China matters.
July 14, 2023
China Focus
Dos and don'ts when hosting official visitors from China
This week, we consider what happens when Chinese officials visit us.
June 18, 2023
China Focus
What you need to know about China and business etiquette
New staff and delegates may need a better grasp of the high-level protocol surrounding these meetings with Chinese officials.
June 08, 2023
China Focus
New risks and opportunities for business in China
The increase in far-reaching unilateral sanctions means that the law of another country applies to you.
June 02, 2023
China Focus
Get ahead with local knowledge
American popular culture is pervasive, but its dominance is being challenged.
May 19, 2023
China Focus
Understanding China's business culture
Understanding and working effectively in China requires a deeper understanding than that gained from working in the country.
May 12, 2023
China Focus
China's consumer spending signals economic recovery
We cannot trust much of the Western analysis of the Chinese economy, which has a consistent bias towards gloom and doom: Guppy.
May 05, 2023
China Focus
Don’t count China out just yet
The past few weeks have seen a range of China initiatives impacting the assumptions of international trade and wider relationships
April 14, 2023
China Focus
Two sessions open up opportunities in healthcare
It would be unwise for smart businesses and investors to ignore the Chinese government's focus on healthcare and the green economy
April 06, 2023