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China Boosts Services Outsourcing Industry with Tax Breaks and Subsidies
On the 2nd February, 2009, China announced it will give tax breaks and subsidies to encourage the growth of service outsourcing nationwide.
Hong Kong Guangdong Business Conference Sydney 2009
The People's Government of Guangdong Province and the Government of Hong Kong SAR have the pleasure of inviting you to the Hong Kong-Guangdong Business Conference in Sydney 2009, a one-off business event that has the potential to change the economic landscape of NSW.
China: Good news for Australian exporters
China’s consumer goods sales grew by 21.6% to reach CNY 10849 billion in 2008, a 4.8% growth rate increase from 2007. This was partly contributed by China’s rapid GDP growth of 9% in 2008 and partly by Chinese government’s national strategy to grow domestic demand in order to offsets the impact of reduced export due to global financial crisis, especially in the US and Europe which are major export markets for Chinese goods.
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Articles

What is there in post-Olympic China for Australian businesses?
To succeed in China, foreign companies need to align their China strategy with China’s national strategy. There are some good opportunities for Australian businesses to explore.
Considering outsourcing to China?
Outsourcing your manufacturing should be a strategic decision to enhance your international competency and create scales of economy so that you can harness your financial and human capital to concentrate on your core business and its competitive advantage.
New Business Opportunities in China
China is not just the World Factory, most booming market for resources and consumer goods and the fastest growing economy in the world with an average GDP of over 10% in the past decade. It is also the most attractive destination for foreign investment since China opened its door to foreign businesses in 1978. With China’s access to WTO in 2000, less restriction on foreign investment, new infrastructure, supply of abundant quality and cheap labour, there are good opportunities to invest in a quality business or acquire businesses in China.
Engaging China: The realities for Australian businesses
The current realities for Australian firms doing business with China were explored by the Australian Business Foundation in 25 in-depth case studies. The experiences of the case study participants highlight a number of significant issues impacting on business performance for Australian enterprises in China. 
Looking at acquiring a business in China?
Acquiring or investing in an existing business is a way to quickly establish your own presence in China. You can then leverage its facilities, resources and networks to access the Chinese market or conduct low-cost manufacturing in China and then export to the global market. 
IP protection in China
China presents great opportunities for Australian businesses - but there are threats, such as Intellectual Property protection, that can damage your business' success in this market. Read more about how to protect your IP in China.
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Business tips

Register a company in China  
To have your business up and running in China, your China company (a joint venture or a wholly owned foreign enterprise) needs to be fully registered.
8 Must-Knows about Business Set-up in China  
More and more Australian companies are setting up their own presence in China in order to source products/services directly from China or enter the Chinese market. Here are some 'must-knows' before you set up the business in China.
China snapshot  
There are 1.3 billion people in China. While a population of this size might sound like an exciting opportunity for your product or service, it is important to understand the demographics of China to identify your actual potential customers.
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Case studies

Griffith Shire Council – Building a road to China
The councils of many Australian cities maintain sister city relationships, mostly to encourage school children to experience the culture of another city. The city of Griffith, in south-west NSW, is also using its relationship with Chinese city Harbin to develop opportunities for local businesses.
West Pharmaceutical Services - Tapping into China’s growing healthcare industry
China’s enormous population has a relatively high consumption of pharmaceuticals per capita. While the pharmaceutical market is currently heavily price controlled by the government, it is moving toward a free economy and the government is allowing foreign investment. As a result, it is becoming a very attractive destination for foreign companies involved in the pharmaceutical industry.
Export the wow factor
An Australian high-tech design company uses the wow factor to move into the Chinese market.
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Chamber Corporate info

International trade assistance - China
We have a dedicated team of China specialists with local knowledge, contacts and experience to you import from, export to, or otherwise establish a presence in China.
Profile of International Growth Specialist Sara Cheng
With a background in international sales and marketing consulting in state-run and international organisations in China and Australia, Sara has extensive global business contacts and keen insight into opportunity assessment, international strategic marketing and channel development.
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