http://www.jljgroup.com The Latest News, Articles and Updates on China from The JLJ Group http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/21/China_Market_Entry_Handbook.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/21/China_Market_Entry_Handbook.html Thu, 10 May 2012 09:50:33 +0800 The China Market Entry Handbook, published annually by The JLJ Group, is a comprehensive and valuable resource for companies entering and growing in the unique and challenging China market. http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/293/China_Updates.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/293/China_Updates.html Thu, 3 May 2012 15:59:33 +0800 Financial reports of listed companies show a trend of foreign investors increasingly focusing on automotive, real estate and non-ferrous metal industries. http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/March12/ChinaFocus_March2012.html http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/March12/ChinaFocus_March2012.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:27:33 +0800

Market Insights - Current and Future Prospects: Waste Water Treatment Industry in China

Tax Updates - Higher Export Tax Rebates and Cuts on Import Tariffs

Human Resources - New Provision for Women Employee Protection

China FDI - FDI Continues to Slip in China

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Market Insights - China Market Entry Via E-Commerce

Tax Updates - Transfer Pricing Policies

Human Resources - China's Healthcare Reform: New Plan

China FDI - Nantong Economic & Technological Development Zone

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Market Insights - Looking at the Glass Half Full: China's Foreign Wine Market

Tax Updates - Entertainment Business Tax Adjustments in Shanghai

Human Resources - Local Governments Increase Minimum Wages

China FDI - Now Enforced: 2011 Catalogue for Guiding Foreign Investment

China FDI - China and US Sign 'Agricultural Strategic Cooperation Plan'

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Market Insights - Opportunities & Challenges in China's Pharmaceutical Industry

Tax Updates - Clarifications on VAT Reform Pilot in Shanghai

Human Resources - Tips on Tax for Year End Annual Bonus

China FDI - Foreign Investment into China's Mining Industry

]]> http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/277/China_Updates.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/277/China_Updates.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:20:33 +0800 SH & HK summarized around 30 measures of cooperation related to commerce, financial services, tourism, culture and originality, cooperation and communication of professionals and more. http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/275/China_Updates.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/275/China_Updates.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:20:33 +0800 China's policy to ease the tax burden on wage earners and small businesses has saved them billions of yuan, the state media reported Friday. http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/297/2012_China_Calendar.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/297/2012_China_Calendar.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:05:33 +0800 Downloadable, Printable, and Importable 2012 China National Holiday Calendar with all mandatory holidays, optional holidays, and optional working days for employees working in China http://www.jljgroup.com/page/us/199/274/China_Updates.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/us/199/274/China_Updates.html Wed, 12 Dec 2011 14:48:33 +0800 China Individual Income Tax fundamental reforms likely to be put into place by 2015. http://www.jljgroup.com/page/us/199/272/China_Updates.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/us/199/272/China_Updates.html Fri, 9 Dec 2011 15:49:33 +0800 A recent survey of 155 senior executives found that while generally positive, there are also concerns about strategy in the China Market. http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/November11/ChinaFocus_November2011.html#Art1 http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/November11/ChinaFocus_November2011.html#Art1 Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:24:35 +0800 China has 1.4 billion people of which 160 million are above the age of 60, which is the key demographic utilizing medical services; by 2025, the number of people over the age of 60 is expected to reach 300 million. http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/November11/ChinaFocus_November2011.html#Art2 http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/November11/ChinaFocus_November2011.html#Art2 Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:30 +0800 The Pilot, to be first launched on January 1st, 2011 in Shanghai, is designed to resolve issues with double taxation and expand the development of the value-added tax (VAT) system with VAT gradually replacing the function of Business Tax. http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/November11/ChinaFocus_November2011.html#Art3 http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/November11/ChinaFocus_November2011.html#Art3 Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:25 +0800 In most cases, any adjustment to a labor contact and work conditions requires mutual agreement between the employer and the employee. However, there are a few exceptions to be aware of, such as in cases of reassigning an unqualified employee to a new position. http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/November11/ChinaFocus_November2011.html#Art4 http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/November11/ChinaFocus_November2011.html#Art4 Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:20 +0800 Over the next three to five years, Beijing plans to invest 1.5 billion RMB into the Zhongguancun development zone, China's "Silicon Valley" http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/269/China_Updates.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/269/China_Updates.html Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:09:33 +0800 The international board is part of China's strategy to make Shanghai an international financial center by 2020 http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/267/China_Updates.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/267/China_Updates.html Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:12:33 +0800 China's huge consumer market will be the driving force for investment in the next three to five years, according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers. http://www.jljgroup.com/page/us/199/266/China_Updates.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/us/199/266/China_Updates.html Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:26:33 +0800 Online retail in China is facing many problems regarding integrity and safety issues, while the governmet is drawing up new regulations. http://cn.jljgroup.com/page/en/45/Events.html#e284 http://cn.jljgroup.com/page/en/45/Events.html#e284 Tue, 1 Nov 2011 17:50:33 +0800 On November 4, 2011, the JLJ Group along with the German Chamber of Commerce will host Mary Rezek who will speak about the 20 bad habits we acquire at our workplace. http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/October2011/ChinaFocus_October2011.html http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/October2011/ChinaFocus_October2011.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:15:33 +0800

Market Insights - China's 12th Five-Year Plan: Guidelines for Agriculture Sector

Tax Updates - Trend in China's Support for Small Business

Human Resources - Social Insurance Contribution for Foreigners in China

China FDI - New Rules Released for Cross-Border RMB Foreign Investment

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Market Insights - China's 12th Five-Year Plan: Incentives for Clean-tech Industries

Tax Updates - Export VAT Rebate (Exemption) Clarification

Human Resources - Canceling a Job Offer: A Case Study

China FDI - Foreign Invested Partnership Enterprise

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Market Insights - China's 12th Five-Year Plan: Main Drivers of Analytical Instrument Industry

Tax Updates - New Polices on Capital Settlement

Human Resources - Extending the Retirement Age in China

China FDI - FDI in China Still Strong

]]> http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/45/Events.html#e281 http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/45/Events.html#e281 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:02:33 +0800 In this seminar on September 15th in Beijing, Timothy Lamb, JLJ's FDI Director, will explain the importance of tax regulatory compliance and will share practical insights on the issues faced by Rep. Offices and WFOEs, key China tax policies relevant for foreign enterprises in China, as well as practical tips on ways to minimize tax obligations. http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/259/China_Updates.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/259/China_Updates.html Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:00:33 +0800 Beginning October 1, 2011, new regulations on fund management and sales in China will go into effect, allowing locally-incorporated foreign banks and independent third-party distributors to join the Chinese fund sales market. http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/45/Events.html#e279 http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/45/Events.html#e279 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:35:33 +0800 At this event Mr. Mark Ray will share JLJ's China market entry knowledge and will explain about the company's services to SMEs in a global incubation network view http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ%20Articles/GCTicker-Work_Related_Injury_Insurance-%20Aug_Issue.pdf http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ%20Articles/GCTicker-Work_Related_Injury_Insurance-%20Aug_Issue.pdf Mon, 21 Aug 2011 10:33:33 +0800 This article cover 6 key areas, including Expanded application of the regulation, Adjusted definition of work-related injuries, Simplification of the application procedures, Increased compensation standards, Increased use of the Injury Insurance Fund, Enforcement of participation in injury insurance. As well as, updated details and clarification from the new social insurance law. http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ%20Articles/GCTicker-HR_Presentation-August_Issue.pdf http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ%20Articles/GCTicker-HR_Presentation-August_Issue.pdf Mon, 21 Aug 2011 10:30:31 +0800 The crucial take-away from the presentation, aside from the individual topics, is the importance of the Employee Handbook for managing HR in China overall http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/256/China_Updates.html http://www.jljgroup.com/page/en/18/256/China_Updates.html Tue, 9 Aug 2011 18:20:33 +0800 Overall Chinese urban resident income growth has hit just above 10 percent year-on-year at the end of the first half of 2011. At the same time, the consumer price index (CPI) has risen only 5.4 percent in the same period http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/July11/ChinaFocus_July2011.html http://www.jljgroup.com/uploads/JLJ_Newsletter/July11/ChinaFocus_July2011.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:31:33 +0800 Market Insights - Opportunties for Luxury Boutique Hotesls, Tax Updates - Amended Individual Income Tax law, HR - Changes in Social Insurance in Shanghai, China FDI - Micro-Enterrprise added to SME Standards