Any Chinese Warriors in the House? Or Warriors in China

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If yes, I'd like to ask you a question about doing business in China. Something I heard, and would like to verify.

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  • Profile picture of the author Importexport
    I am not Chinese but since 1978 I have visited China on countless occasions. I originally exported to China, and after 9 years I changed to importing from China.

    I know the culture well and have always enjoyed doing business there. If you are thinking of setting up a business there I can probably give you some advice, but I am now only teaching importing.

    Walter
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    • Profile picture of the author socialentry
      Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

      I am not Chinese but since 1978 I have visited China on countless occasions. I originally exported to China, and after 9 years I changed to importing from China.

      I know the culture well and have always enjoyed doing business there. If you are thinking of setting up a business there I can probably give you some advice, but I am now only teaching importing.

      Walter
      How do you deal with corruption?
      To what extent is business intertwined with politics? Are political contacts useful?

      I have family in South East Asia, and the military/business/political aspects seems to be almost indistinguishable even at the lower levels. Certain ruling party officials certainly have the means to take away everything in-country on a whim.

      Was that ever a possibility you considered or had contingency planning for?
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      • Profile picture of the author Importexport
        Originally Posted by socialentry View Post

        How do you deal with corruption?
        To what extent is business intertwined with politics? Are political contacts useful?

        I have family in South East Asia, and the military/business/political aspects seems to be almost indistinguishable even at the lower levels. Certain ruling party officials certainly have the means to take away everything in-country on a whim.

        Was that ever a possibility you considered or had contingency planning for?
        I exported to several countries in the Asia/Pacific region, and because of the relatively small nature of the business I didn't attract the attention of those who might try to take advantage.

        Knowing the potential problems, I avoided even trying to export to certain countries, where even small inbound shipments could be delayed or impounded at the whim of corrupt officials.

        I found no problem dealing with my agent in China, and they operated without official interference. The 2 other Asian countries, Singapore and Malaysia, that I sold to gave similar results.

        The picture can be very different if you want to set up a business in Asian countries. Corruption is not necessarily your biggest obstacle, but red tape can be overwhelming.

        The employment of an experienced local lawyer can be very helpful. I can refer you to a n excellent one in China if that is of any help to you.

        In my experience in importing from Asian countries since 1987 I have found no problems of the kind you refer to.

        Walter Hay
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