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Subsidies for hybrid and electric vehicle purchases bringing down costs

With the recent news that Daimler-Benz is teaming up with Warren Buffet-backed BYD to produce electric cars in China, as well as Geely's news that it will introduce electrics at the Auto China exhibition in Beijing on April 23rd, many investors are looking for ways to profit from China's turn toward electric and hybrid vehicles.

Low Labour Costs and Easy Port Access Add to Qinhuangdao Advantages

Just a short train ride from Beijing, Qinhuangdao, in Hebei province first gained fame for its Beidaihe district which was favoured as a meeting place and summer resort by government officials.

2010 brings new talent acquisition challenges to China investors

As China emerges from the spring festival holiday, news of labour shortages confirm that the economic downturn is over. For employers in China's manufacturing and logistics sectors, this means a return to aggressive competition for talent.

What to look for in a 3PL Partner

When setting up a manufacturing business in China there are many challenges to master, and shipping shouldn't have to be one of these. To ensure that the materials your company needs for production arrive on time and that products are shipped out efficiently, manufacturers should outsource their shipping processes to a freight forwarding partner.

Nantong offers affordable labour and ports within one hour of Shanghai

As transport improvements rapidly bring it within an hour's drive of Shanghai's Pudong airport, the city of Nantong in Jiangsu province is raising its profile as an investment destination.

Impact of the Shanghai-Beijing High Speed Train on Development in Jiangsu

Following the launch of a new high speed train from Guangzhou to Wuhan in December, a new saying is making the rounds in China's southern economic centre: a resident can board a train in the morning, have lunch at historic Mount Yuelu in Changsha, dinner at the famous Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan and still come home and sleep in her own bed.

China's BPO industry prepares to take on the world

Already developing at a rate of more than 15% annually, China's business process outsourcing industry will soon rank among the largest in the world.

Suburban areas provide opportunities outside major cities

As China has modernised over the last two decades it has also experienced an explosion in urban population so that it now has more than 100 cities of over 1 million people. With the economic opportunities centred in the major cities and given the attractions of urban living, the country now faces a major challenge in managing its urban growth.

First-hand advice on completing an office, factory and distribution centre on time and within budget

Advice on how to work with third-party quality inspection firms before you ship

Managing supply chain risks is already one of the biggest challenges faced when sourcing internationally. In China, potential damages to shipments are often overlooked by buyers eager to take advantage of bargain deals.