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    Beauty Globalization 2.0: From Ruoyuchen’s Acquisition of Erno Laszlo to see the Next Phase of China’s Beauty Expansion
    Insights | 18 May, 2026

    Beauty Globalization 2.0: From Ruoyuchen’s Acquisition of Erno Laszlo to see the Next Phase of China’s Beauty Expansion

    I. A Representative Deal: Ruoyuchen Acquires Erno Laszlo On April 10, 2026, Ruoyuchen announced that, through its wholly owned offshore subsidiary Ruoyuchen International Limited, it agreed to acquire 100% equity interests in certain holding entities and their subsidiaries under Bespoke Global LP for a total consideration of approximately US$43.82 million (c. RMB 299 million). The […]
    Beyond U.S. Listings: Chinese Companies Shift Toward Structural Reconfiguration in Cross-Border Capital Strategies
    Insights | 27 April, 2026

    Beyond U.S. Listings: Chinese Companies Shift Toward Structural Reconfiguration in Cross-Border Capital Strategies

    Amid shifting regulatory dynamics, Chinese companies are moving away from single-market U.S. listings toward more flexible, multi-market capital structures, a shift that ARC Group managing partner Crystal Zhang describes as “structural reconfiguration, not just geographic relocation,” with Southeast Asia playing an increasingly strategic role. Kuala Lumpur’s financial district is expected to be particularly active in […]
    The Development and Transformation of China's Hypermarket Industry
    Insights | 01 April, 2026

    The Development and Transformation of China's Hypermarket Industry

    Executive Summary Since its inception in the 1990s, China’s hypermarket industry has experienced foreign investment, rapid expansion, the impact of e-commerce, and industry reshuffling. It is currently in a critical stage of deep transformation and business restructuring. In 1992, the retail industry was opened to foreign investment. In 1995, Carrefour pioneered the “one-stop shopping” hypermarket […]
    Interpretation of the EU Industrial Acceleration Act: Strategic Guide for Chinese Automakers
    Insights | 18 March, 2026

    Interpretation of the EU Industrial Acceleration Act: Strategic Guide for Chinese Automakers

    The legislative draft of the EU Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA), released on March 4, 2026, consolidates local manufacturing requirements, low-carbon standards, and investment conditions into a unified regulatory framework for the first time. For Chinese enterprises looking to expand their footprint in Europe, this marks a structural shift: the traditional “export first, localize later” model […]
    China Lifts Foreign Ownership Restriction on Automotive Industry
    Insights | 16 August, 2018

    China Lifts Foreign Ownership Restriction on Automotive Industry

    China’s entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001 opened many sectors to foreign investment, however, significant ownership restrictions still remain today in many areas creating barriers for entry for global companies. Since the beginning of reform in China, foreign investment has played a fundamental role in the successful development of key sectors of […]
    “Nurse Sharing” Brings New Kind of Service to China's Healthcare
    Insights | 02 August, 2018

    “Nurse Sharing” Brings New Kind of Service to China's Healthcare

    In China, the sphere of the sharing economy has been extended to include the medical industry, and nurse sharing has appeared as a new kind of service delivery offering basic treatment for patients in their homes. According to the official data released by the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, the number […]
    Service Industry Drives Economic Growth in China
    Insights | 02 August, 2018

    Service Industry Drives Economic Growth in China

    China’s economic development roadmap is facing significant changes, and the service trade is gradually becoming the driving force behind the economic upgrade. According to the data released by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the total import and export value of products and services from China has reached 27.8 trillion CNY, up 14.2% from 2016. In […]
    Biomass Industry in China: The Future of Energy
    Insights | 02 August, 2018

    Biomass Industry in China: The Future of Energy

    What Is Biomass Energy? Biomass is a form of renewable source of energy that comes directly from crop production and livestock and includes categories like manure, food crops, forest debris and certain types of water residues. The rapid pace of urbanization and development of the past decades has made China one of the largest producers […]
    Foreign Entry into Indonesian Market Eased by New Measure
    Insights | 24 July, 2018

    Foreign Entry into Indonesian Market Eased by New Measure

    Strategically positioned along major sea lines connecting East Asia, South Asia, and Oceania, Indonesia holds a wealth of natural appeal for foreign investors. As well as strong geographic reach into major international markets, the country boasts a population of more than 250 million. Offering a viable domestic market for investors. Relatively low wages and an […]
    How Trade Sanctions Affect China Business
    Insights | 12 July, 2018

    How Trade Sanctions Affect China Business

    Economic sanctions are a popular way for powerful governments to exert their disapproval over one another. The unpredictable moves of the current US regime make many companies and their management concerned as to the threat of US based sanctions. Involvement of the U.S. Department of the Treasury in economic sanctions against foreign states dates back […]
    Is European GDPR sufficient in the Chinese business environment?
    Insights | 24 May, 2018

    Is European GDPR sufficient in the Chinese business environment?

    European GDPR will enter into force by end of May. This means that all companies operating in the European Union must abide by the rules as of day one. Reliable data on general GDPR compliance is hard to find as many companies still don’t even give a passing mention to the issue. Naturally larger companies […]
    Should Companies be Worried about Money-Laundering in China?
    Insights | 13 April, 2018

    Should Companies be Worried about Money-Laundering in China?

    Anti-money laundering and – terrorist financing obligations are based on international standards. The aim of the regulation is global compliance with common customer due diligence procedures. An important role is played by the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) operating under the auspices of the OECD. The 40 anti-money laundering recommendations provided […]
    Can Reputation Become a Risk in China Business?
    Insights | 22 November, 2017

    Can Reputation Become a Risk in China Business?

    Reputation management has been put on the agenda of nearly every company board over the past few years, and its importance is unanimously acknowledged. A company’s reputation is often thought to be its public image or positive brand. The public image of a company is often just a result of the effect of marketing actions, […]
    The Rise of China's Second-Hand Car Market
    Insights | 17 February, 2017

    The Rise of China's Second-Hand Car Market

    By the end of 2015, the Chinese owned approximately 172 million cars, and the country maintained its position as the world’s largest car market for the seventh consecutive year. However, annual growth in the market for new cars has slowed significantly since 2011, while the market for used cars has gradually gathered momentum. In terms […]
    Myanmar: The Continued Rise of an Emerging Economy
    Insights | 06 February, 2017

    Myanmar: The Continued Rise of an Emerging Economy

    Back in 2011, Myanmar experienced a transformative political election which resulted in significant economic strides. In 2015, power changed hands once again. Under the stewardship of the newly elected party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), the country seems poised to continue along its path of steady and impressive growth. Myanmar’s economy experienced setbacks in […]
    The Road Ahead for Clean Energy in China
    Insights | 12 January, 2017

    The Road Ahead for Clean Energy in China

    Starting with the release of the previous five-year plan, the Chinese government has continually re-articulated its commitment to cleaner energy. The 2011 five-year plan envisioned a China much less dependent upon fossil fuels and more reliant upon nuclear, solar, and wind energy; it sought to diminish “greenhouse gas” emissions to mitigate the unprecedented levels of […]
    Looming Housing Bubble in China’s Real Estate Market
    Insights | 19 December, 2016

    Looming Housing Bubble in China’s Real Estate Market

    China’s volatile housing market has generated a great deal of debate over the past few years. Through 2014 and 2015, the real estate sector took a heavy hit. Housing prices fared poorly as sellers seemed to be stuck with an oversupply of property; and new construction projects dried up as well. The sluggish performance of […]
    Healthcare in China: Lack of Substantive Change But Increasing Opportunities for Foreign Investment
    Insights | 24 October, 2014

    Healthcare in China: Lack of Substantive Change But Increasing Opportunities for Foreign Investment

    The Chinese healthcare sector continues to develop at an extraordinary pace, with health care spending expected to top $1 trillion USD in 2020. China remains one of the most attractive healthcare markets today. During the implementation of the 12th Five-Year Plan, China demonstrated its serious commitment to improve the healthcare industry by investing about $124 […]
    China’s Increasing Appetite for Imported Food and Beverages
    Insights | 19 March, 2014

    China’s Increasing Appetite for Imported Food and Beverages

    Thanks to its rapid growth in recent years, China has emerged as the world’s largest consumer market for food and beverage (F&B), surpassing the United States in 2011 and making the Chinese market increasingly appealing for foreign brands as consumers’ behavior shifts. According to a recent study conducted by the Economist, China is the second […]
    The New Silk Road: The Attraction of Rail Freight Between China & Europe
    Insights | 02 April, 2013

    The New Silk Road: The Attraction of Rail Freight Between China & Europe

    Increasing labor costs close to the large freight harbors and improved collaboration across key land borders resulting in a decrease in the freight time, is making rail freight from China to Europe an attractive alternative to air and ocean freight. Companies in search of cost savings for their production facilities in China are looking further […]
    China's Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Stands Strong in the Face of Global Storms
    Insights | 17 September, 2012

    China's Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Stands Strong in the Face of Global Storms

    Although the global market for non-ferrous metals is not promising, China is taking actions to revive the market. As the recession continues unabated, the global outlook forthe non-ferrous metals market does not look rosy. Let us take aluminum as an example. Due to recent cutbacks by large aluminum companies, the monthly production of aluminum continues […]