Business travel to China can be an exciting opportunity, but preparation is key – especially when it comes to visas, connectivity, payments, and transport. To help you navigate your trip smoothly, here’s a quick, practical guide covering the must-know tech and logistics tips for business travellers. Secure the right visa in advance Obtaining a visa for China requires careful preparation, as the process varies depending on the purpose of travel. …
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Getting a visa for China is a crucial step for UK business professionals planning to engage with China’s dynamic market. This guide provides an overview of who requires a visa, outlines the application process, highlights visa-free policies, and offers essential tips to ensure a smooth journey. Who needs a visa for China? UK citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to mainland China. This requirement applies to various purposes, including… …
China’s consumer market is vast, dynamic, and full of promise – but only if approached with care and a clear strategy. For many British exporters, choosing the right China distributor can make or break them. A good partner will act as your eyes, ears, and boots on the ground. A poor one can mean lost time, reputational damage, and sunk costs. In a nutshell, a distributor is a middleman between …
2024 was a standout year for intellectual property (IP) in China and around the world. In this article, Lydia Topping and Peter Mumford from Potter Clarkson LLP spotlight some of the most exciting IP developments from the Chinese market in 2024 China’s new patent extensions: A game-changer for innovators Exclusivity for pharmaceuticals in China has taken a giant leap forward with the introduction of new patent term extension (PTE), a …
Spring Festival — also known as Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year — brings a mix of celebration and operational challenges for businesses in China. While the holiday is a time of joy and cultural significance, it also creates unique disruptions, including temporary shutdowns, heightened employee turnover, and logistical bottlenecks. To navigate this critical period, companies must plan strategically, as China Briefing’s Qian Zhou explains Spring Festival 2025 will …
Finding and hiring staff on the ground in China is a key step for companies that want to export to the Chinese market. Hawksford details the key human resource considerations for companies exporting to China, from hiring to firing China’s labour framework and the underlying HR complications impact foreign investments in the local economy. Finding and hiring staff in China is a delicate and complex process, especially for foreign SMEs, …
Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Head of Business Advisory at Woodburn Accountants & Advisors, offers a quick guide on the income tax implications of China’s “six-year rule” for foreigners working in China In 2019, China introduced a significant change to its individual income tax (IIT) system by implementing the “six-year rule” for foreigners. This rule, which starts applying in 2024, determines how foreign residents are taxed on their overseas income. What is the …
As Chinese investment into London and the UK at large continues to grow, Neil Brigden, Director of FDI at London & Partners, tells Tom Pattinson how Chinese investment in the city has changed over the past 10 years and which sectors are attracting the most attention from investors. Are there any sectors that L&P is specifically targeting from China? London & Partners is focusing on supporting Chinese investment into areas …
After three decades in the real estate sector, Eric Wo from Savills has plenty of advice to offer British companies looking to succeed in the Chinese market. Tom Pattinson sat down with him to find out more about his business experience When I sit down to speak with Eric Wo, Managing Director of Savills North China, he is dapper in a crisp white shirt and dark suit despite the heat …
Paul French caught up with author Ralph Jennings to get his advice on a few especially puzzling aspects of Chinese work life Ralph Jennings lived for seven years in Beijing and more than that in Taipei. He’s worked as a news editor with the state-owned China Daily, an advice columnist for the 21st Century weekly in Beijing and as a reporter for numerous international media outlets, including Reuters. He also …