Sunday, April 20, 2008
Meeting with TEDA
Mr. Brian Su had a meeting with Mr. Jianning Li, TEDA U.S. Chief Representative in Chicago. The Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area is one of the largest Chinese State Council approved economic zones with 4500 enterprises from over 70 countries. For information about Artisan Business Group, please log on http://www.midwestUSAChina.com.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Meeting wtih Egyptian Art Center
Mr. Brian Su met with Mr. Tarek Ragab, President of Egyptian Art Center from Egypt. Both parties discussed possibilities of exhibiting King Tut replicas in China. For more information about Egyptian Art Center, you can log on http://www.egyptianartcenter.com.
The 28th Annual Convention of the Association of Small Business Development Centers
The Association of Small Business Development Centers has invited Mr. Brian Su of Artisan Business Group to present "A Road Map for Exporting to Greater China Market" seminars at its 28th Annual Conference in Hyatt Regency Chicago on September 2-5, 2008. The conference detail is available at http://www.asbdc-us.org/conference/conference.html
Friday, April 18, 2008
Chinese Medical Device Industry
China has the second largest medical device industry in Asia and ranks 11th in the world, valued at around US$7.5 billion. The sector is expected to grow strongly over the coming years and is estimated to exceed US$1.5 billion by 2008.
The industry is concentrated in larger cities, especially Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Tianjin.
One-third of all medical equipment is imported from the USA. Around 200 US and other foreign manufacturers have established local production facilities in China over recent years. The dominance of USA suppliers poses the major competitive threat to other int'l exporters entering the Chinese market. However, as most hospitals have the discretionary power in purchasing, exporters who can demonstrate strong technical positions and value-for-money can find a good market in China.
Domestic production of medical devices continues to grow with increased foreign market activity. There are 9000 producers domestically. Typically the local industry products are less sophisticated than imports, and many companies do not manufacture to international standards and regulations. For more information about medical device industry in China, please contact us.
The industry is concentrated in larger cities, especially Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Tianjin.
One-third of all medical equipment is imported from the USA. Around 200 US and other foreign manufacturers have established local production facilities in China over recent years. The dominance of USA suppliers poses the major competitive threat to other int'l exporters entering the Chinese market. However, as most hospitals have the discretionary power in purchasing, exporters who can demonstrate strong technical positions and value-for-money can find a good market in China.
Domestic production of medical devices continues to grow with increased foreign market activity. There are 9000 producers domestically. Typically the local industry products are less sophisticated than imports, and many companies do not manufacture to international standards and regulations. For more information about medical device industry in China, please contact us.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
China's Education Market
Despite the size and diversity of China’s education system, there is substantial demand for overseas education due to a small number of places available per capita. Since most urban families have only one child because of China’s family planning policy, parents tend to give their children the best education they can. Recent surveys have indicated that children’s education is the top investment priority of Chinese families, ahead of buying houses, saving for retirement and all other investment options.
China has an excellent education system; however, China’s domestic education system struggles to expand to meet demand. There are currently not enough places for students wishing to enter university for the 150 million people in the 17–24 age group looking for opportunities in higher education.
In addition to the fierce competition for university places, China has also realized the importance of vocational and adult education. There is a potentially huge demand from mature age students (ie. 24 years and over) that is currently not being met.
The role of the government in China is far more substantial than in the USA and there is government involvement in most activities that involves foreigners or overseas organizations. The government relationship is crucial, both for student flows to the USA and for all other aspects of the USA education relationship, including the in-China provision of courses.
Higher education comprises junior college, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degree programs. In 2006, there were 1,147 junior colleges and 720 universities countrywide offering 5,460,500 places for junior college and bachelor programs; 56,000 places for doctoral programs; and 342,000 places for master programs. Included in these colleges and universities are more than 317 research institutions approved by the Ministry of Education.
Medium level colleges offer certificate courses which, however, cannot be converted into diploma courses. The medium level professional schools and technical colleges offer basic to intermediate vocational training, both long term and short-term courses. Since the 1980s, there has been a rapid increase in the level of government recognition regarding the importance of Chinese vocational and technical education, and there has also been a sharp increase in the number of students attending such courses.
In 2006, there were 18.1 million students enrolled in 14,693 vocational and technical schools nationwide.
Higher level vocational and technical schools cater for more sophisticated vocational training such as IT or sophisticated manufacturing. The courses can also generally be taken at diploma level. There are currently 921 higher level vocational and technical education institutions in China.
USA is one of the leading foreign providers of courses in China. During the last five years, there has been a dramatic increase in student visa applications to study in the USA. For information about China's Education Market webinar, please log on http://www.midwestUSAChina.com
China has an excellent education system; however, China’s domestic education system struggles to expand to meet demand. There are currently not enough places for students wishing to enter university for the 150 million people in the 17–24 age group looking for opportunities in higher education.
In addition to the fierce competition for university places, China has also realized the importance of vocational and adult education. There is a potentially huge demand from mature age students (ie. 24 years and over) that is currently not being met.
The role of the government in China is far more substantial than in the USA and there is government involvement in most activities that involves foreigners or overseas organizations. The government relationship is crucial, both for student flows to the USA and for all other aspects of the USA education relationship, including the in-China provision of courses.
Higher education comprises junior college, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degree programs. In 2006, there were 1,147 junior colleges and 720 universities countrywide offering 5,460,500 places for junior college and bachelor programs; 56,000 places for doctoral programs; and 342,000 places for master programs. Included in these colleges and universities are more than 317 research institutions approved by the Ministry of Education.
Medium level colleges offer certificate courses which, however, cannot be converted into diploma courses. The medium level professional schools and technical colleges offer basic to intermediate vocational training, both long term and short-term courses. Since the 1980s, there has been a rapid increase in the level of government recognition regarding the importance of Chinese vocational and technical education, and there has also been a sharp increase in the number of students attending such courses.
In 2006, there were 18.1 million students enrolled in 14,693 vocational and technical schools nationwide.
Higher level vocational and technical schools cater for more sophisticated vocational training such as IT or sophisticated manufacturing. The courses can also generally be taken at diploma level. There are currently 921 higher level vocational and technical education institutions in China.
USA is one of the leading foreign providers of courses in China. During the last five years, there has been a dramatic increase in student visa applications to study in the USA. For information about China's Education Market webinar, please log on http://www.midwestUSAChina.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
ADD ABG TO YOUR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH CHINA
Artisan Business Group is a consulting and advisory services headed by China expert Mr. Brian Su. We assist small and mid-sized business in capturing opportunities in the People's Republic of China through advising them on issues of Chinese market entry, government regulations and risk management.
With China's entry into the WTO and billions of dollars in foreign investment, China is becoming the World's Manufacturing Factory; the country's hosting of the 2008 Olympics and the 2010 World Fair will provide new growth opportunities for many small and mid-size companies. In order to benefit from this emerging market, American executives and entrepreneurs must combine proper business analysis and solid communication with the Chinese counterparts. We are your bridge to the new emerging markets in China, we are here to assist you achieve that goal.
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Is your company currently engaged in or planning to do business with China?
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Do your key managers and employees interact with a significant number of Chinese counterparts?
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Have you encountered communication difficulties when working with people from China, i.e. meeting expectations, defining deliverables?
China is one of the most exciting markets in the world. It is also one of the most challenging. The Chinese are smart, touch negotiators. Understanding how to do business effectively with the Chinese is essential in today's competitive marketplace.
We focuses on working with clients through training, consulting and coaching. Our goal is to assist non-Chinese business managers, who do business directly or indirectly with businesspeople in China, develop an understanding of how business is done and how to be successful. Our major services include:
China Advisory & Consultancy
* Market research & entry strategy
* Finding the right partners in China
* Credit checks & taxation advice
* Identifying suitable areas and premises in China
* Recruitment under Chinese employment laws
* Management briefings, orientation & mentoring
* Intellectual property issues
Sourcing Development
* Identify the most-reputable and best-qualified factories & ensure high-quality results for your products
* Lower material costs with competitive pricing negotiated on your behalf from the factories
* Set up and facilitate a relationship between two parties
* Develop and promote products to the Chinese market
* Product promotion party & exhibition arrangements with potential clients and government officials
Other Consulting Services
* Provide translations services
* Offer in house workshops and online services
* Help set up dependable business networks in China
* Assist travel and trip arrangements, including pre-departure orientation sessions
* Offer pre-departure orientation and counseling
* Website translation and content localization
* Services on a retainer basis available
Visit us at http://www.midwesetUSAChina.com
With China's entry into the WTO and billions of dollars in foreign investment, China is becoming the World's Manufacturing Factory; the country's hosting of the 2008 Olympics and the 2010 World Fair will provide new growth opportunities for many small and mid-size companies. In order to benefit from this emerging market, American executives and entrepreneurs must combine proper business analysis and solid communication with the Chinese counterparts. We are your bridge to the new emerging markets in China, we are here to assist you achieve that goal.
*
Is your company currently engaged in or planning to do business with China?
*
Do your key managers and employees interact with a significant number of Chinese counterparts?
*
Have you encountered communication difficulties when working with people from China, i.e. meeting expectations, defining deliverables?
China is one of the most exciting markets in the world. It is also one of the most challenging. The Chinese are smart, touch negotiators. Understanding how to do business effectively with the Chinese is essential in today's competitive marketplace.
We focuses on working with clients through training, consulting and coaching. Our goal is to assist non-Chinese business managers, who do business directly or indirectly with businesspeople in China, develop an understanding of how business is done and how to be successful. Our major services include:
China Advisory & Consultancy
* Market research & entry strategy
* Finding the right partners in China
* Credit checks & taxation advice
* Identifying suitable areas and premises in China
* Recruitment under Chinese employment laws
* Management briefings, orientation & mentoring
* Intellectual property issues
Sourcing Development
* Identify the most-reputable and best-qualified factories & ensure high-quality results for your products
* Lower material costs with competitive pricing negotiated on your behalf from the factories
* Set up and facilitate a relationship between two parties
* Develop and promote products to the Chinese market
* Product promotion party & exhibition arrangements with potential clients and government officials
Other Consulting Services
* Provide translations services
* Offer in house workshops and online services
* Help set up dependable business networks in China
* Assist travel and trip arrangements, including pre-departure orientation sessions
* Offer pre-departure orientation and counseling
* Website translation and content localization
* Services on a retainer basis available
Visit us at http://www.midwesetUSAChina.com
Sunday, April 13, 2008
China's Automotive Market
The automotive industry is one of China’s designated ‘pillar’ industries. It accounts for between two to four per cent of China’s total industrial output and employs approximately 300,000 people within 130 key automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) companies. It is predicted that China’s vehicle production is estimated to grow to eight million vehicles by 2008-2010.
The manufacturing of passenger cars is one of the national priorities, particularly in Shanghai, Changchun, Wuhan and Guangzhou where dominant international players such as Volkswagen, General Motors, Citroen and Honda have established production facilities.
In addition to those major players, many local automotive manufacturers such as Chery Auto, Geely Auto, Zotyr Auto, etc are growing quickly. Chery plans to raise its annual automotive output to 1 million vehicles by 2010. Chery’s current annual automotive production is around 400,000 vehicles.
China’s automotive component industry is quite segmented with approximately 2000 large and medium-sized automotive component manufacturers. There are also over 1000 small manufacturers across China operating under separate industry administrations but supplying to the automotive industry. The industry is focused on safety systems, new material utilisation and environmentally friendly technologies such as alternative fuel systems for motor vehicles.
China’s automotive industry has undergone major restructuring at the central government level and the State Economy and Trade Commission is now responsible for the industry in terms of ‘macro’ planning. This move is seen as a ‘decentralization’of power to provincial government and automotive industry departments.
For more information, please contact us.
The manufacturing of passenger cars is one of the national priorities, particularly in Shanghai, Changchun, Wuhan and Guangzhou where dominant international players such as Volkswagen, General Motors, Citroen and Honda have established production facilities.
In addition to those major players, many local automotive manufacturers such as Chery Auto, Geely Auto, Zotyr Auto, etc are growing quickly. Chery plans to raise its annual automotive output to 1 million vehicles by 2010. Chery’s current annual automotive production is around 400,000 vehicles.
China’s automotive component industry is quite segmented with approximately 2000 large and medium-sized automotive component manufacturers. There are also over 1000 small manufacturers across China operating under separate industry administrations but supplying to the automotive industry. The industry is focused on safety systems, new material utilisation and environmentally friendly technologies such as alternative fuel systems for motor vehicles.
China’s automotive industry has undergone major restructuring at the central government level and the State Economy and Trade Commission is now responsible for the industry in terms of ‘macro’ planning. This move is seen as a ‘decentralization’of power to provincial government and automotive industry departments.
For more information, please contact us.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Biotechnology Market in China
The Chinese Government has targeted biotechnology as a priority, along with information and communications technology. Incentives, development programs, education and training, research and development, and the commercialization of new products, technologies and services are being actively encouraged by the government.
Pharmaceuticals is one of the fastest growing industries of biotechnology in China. In the current China pharmaceutical market, 'me too' products represent 90 per cent of total market. Chinese relatively low R&D investment means China has very few of its own patented drugs on the world market. This situation has been a major concern of the Chinese Government resulting in the concerted effort to make biotechnology a key driver in health care and the drug industry in future years.
In 2006, the domestic pharmaceutical industry grew rapidly and annual production reached around A$88 billion, at 18 per cent growth. Biological products increased 21.7 per cent totaling A$6.6 billion, and medical devices increased 27 per cent totaling A$7.1 billion. Biotechnology application in agriculture has progressively increased, with a focus in areas such as rice and cotton.
With China’s rapid economic development, per capita incomes continue to increase, particularly in major urban centers. Better health care products and services are an increasing focus for wealthy citizens. Biotechnology is therefore expected to continue to grow at over 10 per cent per year for the next five to 10 years. At the same time, biotech resources and manpower are being consolidated into major centres such as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Changchun, and Shijiazhuang.
For more information about China's biotechnology market, please contact us.
Pharmaceuticals is one of the fastest growing industries of biotechnology in China. In the current China pharmaceutical market, 'me too' products represent 90 per cent of total market. Chinese relatively low R&D investment means China has very few of its own patented drugs on the world market. This situation has been a major concern of the Chinese Government resulting in the concerted effort to make biotechnology a key driver in health care and the drug industry in future years.
In 2006, the domestic pharmaceutical industry grew rapidly and annual production reached around A$88 billion, at 18 per cent growth. Biological products increased 21.7 per cent totaling A$6.6 billion, and medical devices increased 27 per cent totaling A$7.1 billion. Biotechnology application in agriculture has progressively increased, with a focus in areas such as rice and cotton.
With China’s rapid economic development, per capita incomes continue to increase, particularly in major urban centers. Better health care products and services are an increasing focus for wealthy citizens. Biotechnology is therefore expected to continue to grow at over 10 per cent per year for the next five to 10 years. At the same time, biotech resources and manpower are being consolidated into major centres such as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Changchun, and Shijiazhuang.
For more information about China's biotechnology market, please contact us.
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