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3 Tips for Choosing a Chinese Partner

This article was originally published via Linkedin. See original here. Taking on a Chinese partner has significant benefits for foreign companies entering the Chinese market but establishing a trusting relationship can take years to develop. Even still, that relationship may not be the right fit for your business model. China has slowly been opening its requirement for 50% local ownership in many sectors…

Current Event Assessments (May 27-31, 2019)

Original Analysis on Current Events FAO Global conducts analysis on hundreds of significant events a week that impact the business environment between the U.S., China, and emerging economies in Asia. While most of these assessments are for client and internal use we like to share events that may have been overlooked if you only follow…

Time to Insulate and Diversify Your China Strategy

This original article was published via Linkedin by Brandon Hughes. See original here. A Declining Environment for U.S. Business Operations  According to a recent survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China, nearly half of all U.S. companies have reported some form of retaliatory measures towards their business operations in China due to the…

3 News Events You Probably Missed (13-17 May)

FAO Global publishes “The Weekend Brief,” a weekly newsletter highlighting the latest current events impacting the business climate between the United States, China, and Emerging Markets around the world. FAO Global promotes global strategy development through market intelligence and expert political assessments. “The Weekend Brief” covers trends in geopolitics, aviation, AI/Blockchain, automotive, and investment opportunities…

Case Study: Dolce & Gabbana in China

Executive Summary This FAO Global case study covers the saga involving famed fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana (D&G) and its subsequent down-fall in the Chinese market. A poorly chosen advertisement campaign that sparked national and cultural outrage ultimately lead to the near boycott of the company’s products in the world’s largest luxury goods market. This…

Current Event Assessments (April 22-26, 2019)

Original Analysis on Current Events FAO Global conducts analysis on hundreds of significant events a week that impact the business environment between the U.S., China, and emerging economies in Asia. While most of these assessments are for client and internal use we like to share events that may have been overlooked if you only follow…

Event Brief – The Evolution of CFIUS & Export Controls

Washington, D.C. – On April 18, 2019 FAO Global Associates attended The Evolution of CFIUS & Export Controls law brief held at American University College of Law. The event convened two separate panels. discussing the evolution of The Committee on Foreign Investment into the United States (CFIUS) and the impact of the recently passed Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) of 2017… Read the full brief here.

Event Brief Hong Kong – PRC Ecommerce Law

Summary  On Thursday, February 21, FAO Global attended a Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) event centered around a presentation on the recently implemented the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Electronic Commerce Law. FAO Global tuned in to learn about how the recent policy change will affect the Chinese e-commerce market. Speaker Audrey Luo, a…

News Assessments: Week of March 4-9, 2019

Original Analysis on Current Events FAO Global conducts analysis on hundreds of significant events a week that impact the business environment between the U.S., China, and emerging economies in Asia. While most of these assessments are for client and internal use we like to share events that may have been overlooked if you only follow…

Event Brief: A Positive Trade Agenda at CSIS in Washington, DC

On February 27, FAO Global Business Analyst Michael Tian attended the event ‘A Positive Trade Agenda’ hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Keynote speakers included FedEx Corporation Chairman Frederick W. Smith and former Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson. The event included breakout sessions addressing 1. The possibility of a zero tariff, zero subsidies, zero barriers world, 2. The outlook on developing new international frameworks or reforming old ones, and 3. Whether to engage or disengage with China. Each of these sessions were led by high level scholars from D.C. think tanks and by current and former U.S. government workers.