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Time to Rethink Your China Strategy: Why the New Tariffs Signal an Opportunity, Not a Threat
As global headlines continue to echo with concern over the latest US tariffs on China, many...
Recognized for Impact: 25 Years of Supporting International Business in China
Group photo with enterprise representatives honored by the Shanghai Xuhui District Government, including our Deputy General...
Business with China: Your Essential Guide to Setting Up a Local Company
At PTL Group, we’ve seen that expanding your business into China offers tremendous growth potential for...
China 2025: Key Economic Shifts and Business Implications
In a recent article published by the South China Morning Post, Joe Ngai, Chairman of McKinsey...
China’s Green Technology Revolution: A Comprehensive Market Analysis
A decade ago, glancing at Beijing skies would likely reveal a thick, smoggy haze. Today, that...
Managing Distributors in China: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions
By: Yael Farjun For many international B2B companies, working with a local distributor is the most...
Record low in optimism on doing business in China?
Sifting through the annual China business report by AmCham Shanghai By Yael Farjun, China Deputy GM...
Driving Forward: Exploring China’s Dynamic Automotive Market
China is tirelessly acting to DRIVE the nation forward. Be it through integrating advanced technology, improvements...
Opening New Doors: The 2024 Updates to China’s Foreign Investment Negative List
For international businesses seeking to expand in China, the 2024 update to the Foreign Investment Negative...
Trademark Registration in China: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses
China, a global powerhouse in trade and innovation, places more and more emphasis on protecting intellectual...
Translation & Localization: Chinese Brand Name for Foreign Companies in China
The importance of localizing your brand name for the Chinese market International companies entering the Chinese...
A Clear Vision for a Water Tech Company
Changing the World One Drop at a Time This week, we were honored to participate in...
What is Happening at PTL Group Office in Shanghai
Every month, we host various events at our offices, some organized by us and some by...
The Booming Medical Equipment Market in China: Trends, Drivers, and Opportunities
A Comprehensive Analysis of China’s Medical Equipment Market Chinese medicine extends far beyond herbal remedies, traditional...
Tax Incentives in China – An Updated Summary for 2024
Financial incentives offered to businesses make a significant impact on decision-makers. Sometimes, these are even the...
China’s updated import-export tariff rates for 2024
Is your company engaged in importation-exportation processes with China? We have some good news for you....
5 Key Changes in China’s Company Law, Effective July 2024
The Chinese government has finalized major amendments to its Company Law, with revisions coming into force...
China ICP License & Regulations: A Guide for Website & App Compliance
Building an Online Presence in China: Why the ICP License Matters The importance of having a...
CIIE 2023 Hit All Records, Facilitating More International Deals in China
367,000 square meters, 3,400 exhibitors, 400,000 visitors, and a US $78.4 billion worth of deals signed...
UK Companies Operating in China – Here are Some HR Solutions for Finding Employees
In recent years, the UK and China have strengthened their economic ties, with a focus on...
The Pricing Stress in China: Navigating B2B Sales Challenges
A guest post by Yoann Delwarde About nine years ago, when I arrived in China, most...
6 Marketing Lessons from Local Brands in China
Local competition in China isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, when competition is used for...
Want to Grow Your Sales in China? Embrace the Guochao Trend
When asked about their reasons for entering the Chinese market, many business executives answer “expanding sales”...
Tapping into Chinese Market Potential: The Many Benefits of Trading Services in China
China’s business market is vast and robust, yet many seasoned and successful companies do not tap...
Outsourcing Supply Chain Management: Make Your China Business Work Better
If you are a logistics manager in an international company, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Why is...
How To Improve Your China Operation by Outsourcing Business Services?
The key to a smooth China market entry The Chinese market is in a constant state...
5 communication challenges international companies face in China and how to solve them
Guest post by Maria Pastorelli China is a complex and ever-evolving culture, and it can present...
10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CHINA
A well-known fact is that the Chinese invented gunpowder and the compass, but did you know...
Understanding Labor and Employment Law in China
Conducting a thorough examination before entering the Chinese market has become more crucial than ever, especially...
The CIIE 2023 expo: A high quality exposure opportunity in the Chinese market
Meet China’s movers and shakers face to face. The China International Import Expo Enterprise & Business...
China from a UK Business Perspective: Opportunities & Challenges
By Josh Morrison. China is a highly important business landscape for many businesses based in the...
The Practical Meaning of A Company’s Legal Representative in China
The role of the company’s legal representative in China is of great importance, and a proper...
How to Boost B2B Marketing & Sales in China – Insider Tips
If you are an executive in a B2B tech company doing business in China, you’ve probably...
Everything You Need to Know (and Weren’t Told) About Industrial Parks in China
“I chose to set up my company at the park for all the wrong reasons”, confessed...
Exporting Your Products to China? You Better Check Their Up-to-date HS Codes
Do you export goods to China? Have you used the same HS code and paid the...
Setting up a Local Company in China: What International B2B Companies Need to Know
China is the largest market in the world for technological equipment, and for international B2B companies...
10 WAYS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR WECHAT CONTENT MARKETING
The potential revenue from China’s enormous consumption power is probably the driving force that attracts international...
5 Intriguing Provinces for Doing Business in China
Have you ever wondered why every city and province in China has its own “government”? Or...
China’s Advertising Law – Top Concerns by International Companies
Back in 2017, the Australian vitamin and health supplement provider Blackmores was subject to an unarguably...
Doing Business in China in 2023: Predictions, Regulations, and Opportunities
2023 opened in China with a promising message for the international business community: Since January 8th,...
China’s Personal Information Protection Law & Practical Takeaways
Does your company have Chinese clients? Do you hire local Chinese employees or engage with Chinese...
Top 5 Chinese cities of opportunity
If you are thinking to enter the Chinese market, we assume that you are considering where...
5-Step Guide for Marketing Localization in China
By Shelly Salomon Globalization has enabled ambitious brands to create awareness and enjoy commercial success in...
Recap of our UK seasonal meeting tour
In the past couple of years, we’ve been able to add many new companies from the...
Competitive Intelligence: How to Explore Chinese Companies Online
By Ran Boldor & Maya Horin Many companies research their competitive landscape and its active players...
Digital Marketing in China: 5 channels B2B companies should consider
Here is a crazy statistic, there are over 1.6 billion cellphone subscriptions as of July 2022...
10 Fun Facts about China
China is an ancient and large country, flourishing with rich history and surprising culture that many...
Mixing Business with Pleasure – 7 Podcasts for people interested in China
Anyone who works with China knows how hard it is to find reliable and up-to-date content...
Haven’t Registered an Entity in China? You Can Still Build Your Local Business
Can you own a business in China? The short answer: Yes, you can register and own a...
Why Should You Start Selling in China’s Ecommerce & On Which Platforms?
China’s e-commerce market is now the largest in the world. Accounting for over 40% of global...
Managing a foreign-owned company in China in 2022-2023
Instability inherently exists in doing business in China – be it constant regulation changes or Covid-19...
Considerations for Budget Planning in China
Budget planning for your China operation shouldn’t be fundamentally different from budget planning in any other...
Recruit & Hire Female Employees in China [A Post for International Women’s Day]
International Women’s Day is coming up, and people worldwide are praising the growing participation of women...
3 Consumption Trends in China That Could Help Tailor Your Business Strategy
In a vast and populous country like China, where living standards are constantly on the rise,...
Increasing Sales in China with E-Commerce. This Time: Health & Beauty Products
Many international companies observe China from afar and are astonished by its stubborn and constant economic...
Promising Findings in Foreign Chambers of Commerce in China’s Annual surveys 2020-2021
After reviewing countless surveys conducted by foreign chambers of commerce in China this year, we’re thrilled...
Building a Multi-Million Dollar Company in China
We met Yoad Makov for the first time in Beijing in 2016, when Fyber made its...
3 Perspectives on Manufacturing in China – A summary of our Webinar Series
At a time when the global supply chain is experiencing a relatively turbulent patch, “companies who...
A Guide to B2B Marketing Platforms in China
As a supplier, and now increasingly as a consumer, China is crucial to any global B2B...
Top 8 Chinese E-commerce Platforms to Watch in 2021
Guest post by HI-COM Asia China’s e-commerce market is now the largest in the world. Accounting...
The FI Encouraged Catalogue – Enhance Your Access to China
2021 started with some good news for China’s international business community, as the country has opened...
5 Real Benefits of Outsourcing Operational Services in China
International business managers recognize the importance of operating in a calculated and gradual manner in China....
What Startups Need to Know about China Market Entry
When a start-up company decides to enter the Chinese market, it must create a detailed entry...
Solve Mistakes in Expanding to China – a podcast summary with Arie Schreier
/ Solve the Most Common Mistakes in Expanding to China A podcast summary with Arie Schreier...
What should international companies be doing to grow in China? [video]
Dor Barak, PTL Group’s representative in the UK, shares the 5 main actions that international companies...
You Were Copied in China – So What? You’re Relevant!
For many of those considering to set up a business in China or those already doing...
Tmall – Sell and Profit in the Chinese Market
There’s a growing trend in the minds and wallets of Chinese consumers that has become almost...
An Exclusive Distributor vs. A Fulfillment Agent in China
The assumption that China is akin to any other market in the world is wrong, especially...
The Importance of the Company’s Legal Representative in China
The role of the company’s legal representative in China is of great importance, and a proper...
Invoicing in China: The Fapiao System
Invoicing in China: The Fapiao System In recent years, due to increased supervision and consolidation of...
How to Develop Your Business in China before registering a Local Entity
How to Develop Your Business in China before registering a Local Entity With its vast size and impressive economic growth, the Chinese market can no longer be ignored as a location to do business....
Behind the Scenes of China’s Artificial Intelligence Sector [New Book]
photo by @markusspiske Two years ago, China’s government released an ambitious policy paper, outlining how the...
Congratulations! Our Client Swisscom opened a new office in China
On May 13th, PTL Group management executives were invited by our distinguished client Swisscom to join...
China’s New Foreign Investment Law: Opportunity or Cost?
By Ilan Bass, PTL Group On March 15, 2019, China’s new Foreign Investment Law was adopted...
5G Era-Seize New Business Opportunities in China
At the end of 2018, Huawei had signed 5G contracts in nearly 30 countries around the...
The Annual China Business Club meeting: A Report
Over 50 executives, representing companies already operating or interested in the Chinese market, convened for the...
A Brief Intro to BATX: The Four Chinese Tech Giants
Look at these four Chinese tech giants that are taking advantage of a lack of foreign...
Your WFOE in China: Easy to Set Up, Very Challenging to Manage
By Arie Schreier, General Manager, PTL Group, China In the past few years, setting up a...
Good News in 2019: Trends and Reforms That Will Make It Easier to Run a Business in China
Trends and Reforms That Will Make It Easier to Run a Business in China In recent...
WFOE REGISTRATION [1]: An Introduction
WFOE – Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise is the most common business entity for international companies in China....
WFOE REGISTRATION [2]: Pre-Licensing process
You have decided to register a WFOE in China. The first stage of the pre-licensing process...
WFOE REGISTRATION [3]: Post-Licensing process
You have now received your business license. However, there are few more steps before you can...
6 most important considerations when entering the Chinese market
You’ve decided it’s time. The Chinese market, with its vast size and impress growth history, can...
5 Reasons to Outsource Operational Services in China
Many of our clients, international companies operating in China, chose to begin their Chinese operations prudently....
The first ever China International Import Expo (CIIE)
The first ever China International Import Expo (CIIE) will take place this November in Shanghai. The...
Distributor or Fulfillment Agent? A Tough Choice for Selling in China
The Easiest Way Doesn’t Work The easiest way to sell in China would be to find...
Does your sales manager in China have an Official Company WeChat account?
If the first question that cross your mind when you read the title is “What on...
What Awaits in China 2018: An interview with PTL Group GM – Arie Schreier
As we welcome 2018, we met with PTL GROUP GM – Arie Schreier who shared with...
Capturing A Billion Customers: The Sales Incubation Model in China
Not to Be Ignored As most in the business world would agree, China is one of...
AdTech – Interview with Yoad Makov, Fyber’s China Operation Manager
The Chinese AdTech market is flourishing and develops rapidly and we are thrilled that international companies...
Insights from Arie Schreier. How China is changing and what we can do to capitalize
Guest post by Toby Marshall, Following a Round table in Australia with Arie Schreier, GM at...
26 Prohibitions Issued for Company Names in China
Company name creation is the first thing you need to do when applying for setting up...
Supply Chain Management: Much more than Import & Export. Interview with PTL Group Logistic Manager – Chris Pan
Chris Pan leads the logistic team at PTL Group, delivering profitable integrated supply chain management solutions,...
Congratulations to our client Visualead – a first direct investment of Chinese Alibaba in Israeli High-tech
We congratulate our client – Visualead – for their recruited investment from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba....
Matrix opens Nanjing IT training center, a joint venture with PTL Group
IT integrator Matrix IT unit John Bryce Hi-Tech College and PTL Group have opened a new training center in Nanjing. It is...
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