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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
When cash is no longer king
In recent months, it has become increasingly difficult to manage payments from Chinese business to foreign businesses.
February 17, 2022
China Focus
China’s policy unpacked
The Shanghai market was closed for most of last week for the national day holiday break.
October 07, 2021
China Focus
Caution needed in discussions about China
The dominant feature of the Index chart is the long-term support and resistance level near 3,450.
August 19, 2021
China Focus
How the business environment in China has changed post-Covid-19
China has become more nationalistic and confident that it can deliver prosperity having overcome the threat of Covid-19.
July 15, 2021
China Focus
China’s tangled ties with the West
It is no secret that US policy under Trump, and now Biden, was designed to reduce the economic exchanges with China.
May 07, 2021
China Focus
What do the weaponisation of the US dollar and sanctions mean for China?
The development of China’s sovereign digital currency is ready to act as a bulwark against further weaponisation of the US dollar.
April 23, 2021
China Focus
Don't bet against China, warns Guppy
In this favourable environment, the growth in capital flows into China this year are expected to continue.
April 16, 2021
China Focus
China market, not so wild
It is now a genuine competitive alternative to US markets with their cowboy ‘pink slip’ trading, and the European and UK bourses.
March 26, 2021
China Focus
China beauty trends more than skin-deep
Foreign beauty brands remain the preferred choice of Chinese consumers, but China's domestic skincare market is steadily coming up
January 29, 2021