MAINLAND CHINA

The health condition of China’s senior population has improved in general. Yet as they age, their physical capabilities inevitably deteriorate. Coupled with the rapidly ageing population, a pent-up demand for rehabilitation devices is becoming evident. The President of Jiaxin Medical & Rehab Products Co Ltd of Taiwan, specialised in R&D and production of rehabilitation devices, shares his experience in business operation in the mainland. More

Global technology conglomerate Dell Technologies set its roots in Hong Kong more than 30 years ago and since then has established itself as a major tech player across China. In the past 20 years, the US company has made it an article of business faith to build the relationships and experience that makes doing successful business in mainland China possible. As the GBA takes off, the company believes this puts it in a strong position for another chapter of success. More

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced that the additional 10 percent tariff that the United States had been expected to impose as of 1 September on virtually all of the remaining US$300 billion worth of goods imported from mainland China that are not already subject to Section 301 tariffs (List 4 goods) will be applied in two stages and that certain products will be exempted from the tariffs based on health, safety, national security and other factors. More

China’s GDP grew by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2019 and 6.2% in the second quarter of 2019. Added-value industrial output grew by 4.8% in July 2019, down from 6.3% in June 2019. More