POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT

Technopreneurship in China (2): The Hong Kong Cross-border Partnership Opportunity

26 February 2016

The number of incubation centres and co-working spaces in China has surged amid the society’s enthusiasm to embrace innovation to create impetus for growth. But there are also concerns about the long-term sustainability of their businesses. In this regard, Hong Kong is in a position to assist mainland technopreneurships in opening up massive business opportunities with its excellence in areas such as application, marketing, finance and other professional services. More

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Technopreneurship in China (1): Recent Innovations and Opportunities

19 February 2016

China’s 13th Five-year Plan is set to promote innovation as a long-term strategy to facilitate growth. This has produced huge demand from “technopreneurs” for not only financial resources but also support in areas such as technology, market connections and entrepreneurial development. With advantages like access to foreign technology, markets and financing channels, Hong Kong is well-placed to capitalise on the demand from flourishing technopreneurialism on the mainland. More

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Marketing Services Demand in China (4): Green Food Market Stalwart Sets Sights on Wider Asia Market

18 December 2015

Many Chinese enterprises have developed high-quality products. But a strong branding and well-rounded marketing strategies are among the keys to success. Hong Kong’s brand and marketing professionals are renowned for being able to provide an all-round strategic service for their clients. With their international perspective, they are able to help processing-specific enterprises effectively refine their branding, while simultaneously exploring the markets in both China and abroad. More

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Fujian: New Cross-border E-commerce Opportunities

10 December 2015

Amid increasing consumer demands in Fujian and other mainland cities for high quality imported products, enterprises are drawing on the customs supervision, inspection and cross-border payment advantages in starting their e-commerce import businesses in the Fujian Free Trade Zone. All these advantages offer additional business opportunities to Hong Kong companies that wish to capitalise on the cross-border e-commerce platform to enter the mainland market. More

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China’s 13th Five-Year Plan: Likely Aims and Implications

04 December 2015

China’s 13th Five-Year Plan to be launched in 2016 aims to maintain economic growth at a medium to high speed. Based on the suggestions of the Communist Party and the statements made by the leaders, it can be gathered that the Plan would cover certain development areas like enhancement of innovation, strengthening of environmental protection, promotion of Belt and Road initiative and implementation of the two-child policy, which can bring about new opportunities for Hong Kong. More

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Fujian to Explore 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Opportunities

02 December 2015

Fujian, being the core area of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, is home to ports forming China’s Southeast International Shipping Centre. On top of the Fujian Free Trade Zone, the province is striving to cement closer ties with ASEAN, the Middle East and other Indian Ocean countries in order to further expand investment and trade in these regions. The keen demand for relevant support services will provide ideal opportunities for companies intending to tap the Belt and Road initiative. More

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Marketing Services Demand in China (3): All-inclusive Service Packages

27 November 2015

Many Chinese companies have a business track record stretching back several decades or more. They are actively improving the quality and brand value of their products, while looking to preserve their brand culture. A considerable number of them are seeking outside help with regard to branding and marketing. These are all potential clients for a number of relevant service providers. More

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Tapping the Cross-Strait and Maritime Silk Road Opportunities of Fujian Free Trade Zone

25 November 2015

The Fujian Free Trade Zone is positioned to build an innovative cross-Strait cooperation mechanism, and streamline investment management measures in a move to open up to Taiwan and other foreign investors. It will also capture opportunities arising from the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road, which will generate opportunities for relevant companies wishing to take advantage of the Belt and Road initiative. More

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Marketing Services Demand in China (2): Consumer Goods and the Industrial Market

12 November 2015

Chinese enterprises’ demand for brand and design services provides ample opportunities for any related service providers. But service providers should take note that Chinese enterprises are seeking much more diversified services as they look to penetrate different market segments. They must also understand the development strategies of different consumer brands and industrial firms in order to tailor their services to fit the needs of their clients. More

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Belt and Road Initiative Spurs China's Outward Investment Programme

11 November 2015

China has substantially relaxed the administrative measures for dealing with overseas investments, and introduced the Belt and Road initiative to strengthen economic co-operation with the regions concerned. Its investment outflows, especially to the Belt and Road countries, are expected to show sustained growth. As Hong Kong is the preferred platform for China's outward investment, more business opportunities will inevitably become available to services practitioners in Hong Kong. More

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