Business

The pitfalls of employee-created IP

Preventing unnecessary losses from R&D activities in China

Find your purpose: how to lead in a changing world

In today’s changing world, CEOs are under more pressure to transform, adapt and align organisations to succeed or, increasingly, just to survive.

Talent attraction in the China market

The fight for talent in China is becoming more intense, and it is no longer about who can offer the biggest package.

Corporate dissolution: is prior consent required before terminating labour contracts?

In the face of China’s increasingly strong economic headwinds, some businesses are having to revise their strategies in order to ensure profitable growth.

Manufacturing Non-disclosure Agreements in China

In this article, the China IPR SME Helpdesk return to the topic of protecting IP when seeking Chinese manufacturers as partners.

Strictly by the book

Preparing a practical employee handbook in China

HR (really) matters

With China facing economic headwinds that are unlikely to dissipate any time soon, 2016 has seen the growth rate of domestic investment by private Chinese enterprises decelerate rapidly. As a result of both market forces and ongoing restrictions, EU investment into China is also roughly…

Shaping up: creating a better legal environment for investment

Increasing concerns over national security alongside the domestic ambitions of the China Manufacturing 2025 (CM2025) initiative have triggered increasing pessimism among foreign investors regarding China’s attitude towards future foreign investment. In general, though, there are more positive developments than setbacks, say Dr Michael Tan and…

350 years of innovation: the secret of Merck’s success

Innovation and entrepreneurship have become the key driving forces of China’s supply-side reform.

Investing in the future: China’s opportunity to shape a better environment for investment

Max Merkle, Business Manager for the European Chamber’s new Investment Working Group, provides an overview of China’s current investment environment.