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Practical guides on importing from China, company formation, trade fairs, shipping and investing in the Chinese market.
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Industries and sectors· 8 min read
China's Electric Vehicle Industry: A Decade to Global Leadership
In ten years China went from a follower to the leader of the electric vehicle industry. This guide explains how it happened and what it means for a Gulf buyer importing EVs, parts or chargers.
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Industries and sectors· 8 min read
China Tourism Recovery Dashboard: Indicators, Actions, Thresholds
A practical dashboard for tracking China tourism recovery: the indicators to watch in hotels, flights, digital bookings and staffing, the actions each one triggers, and the thresholds that should make you act.
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Industries and sectors· 9 min read
China's Healthcare Industry: Opportunities for Foreign Companies
China now allows fully foreign-owned hospitals in 9 locations and is opening telemedicine, medical devices and AI health to outside capital. Here is where the openings are, what licences they need and how to test the market first.
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Industries and sectors· 9 min read
China's Mining Industry: Questions and Answers for Traders
What does China's mining industry produce, how is it regulated, and how do its price swings and export rules affect you as a buyer of steel, copper, batteries or solar equipment? Clear answers and practical steps.
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Industries and sectors· 8 min read
China's Entertainment and Media Industry: Growth and Opportunities
PwC expects China's entertainment and media industry to reach about USD 576.2 billion by 2028. Here is where the growth is, what the rules allow foreigners to do, and where a Gulf business fits in.
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Industries and sectors· 8 min read
China's Construction Industry: Trends and Sourcing Opportunities
China's construction industry is growing at about 3.9% a year to 2028, driven by infrastructure, urbanisation and green building. Here is what that means for a Gulf buyer sourcing materials and machinery.
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Industries and sectors· 7 min read
China's Gaming Industry: Market Size, Rules and Growth Opportunities
China is the world's largest games market, home to Genshin Impact and Black Myth: Wukong. Here is how the industry works, what the licensing rules are, and where a Gulf business can take part.
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E-commerce· 9 min read
From Copy Workshop to an Original Clothing Brand: A Short Story
A small workshop sewing lookalikes of global brands saw its margins erode, tested an original line through live streaming and changed its business within one season. Here are the five lessons and how to apply them.
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Quality and inspection· 8 min read
China Pharmaceutical Industry: Rapid Growth and Global Standards
China approved 93 innovative drugs in 2024, a 10-year high, and its drug makers signed 94 outbound licensing deals the same year. Here is how the reforms happened and what they mean for Gulf buyers and partners.
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Quality and inspection· 8 min read
China Medical Device Regulations: The 2025 NMPA Reforms Explained
In July 2025 China's NMPA issued 10 measures to speed up approval of advanced medical devices while tightening post-market checks. Here is what changed, how devices are classified and how to source them safely for the Gulf.
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Shipping and logistics· 9 min read
Role of Chinese Ports in Global Trade: What Importers Should Know
China now has 311 ports of entry and more than 100 customs reforms behind it. Here is how its ports and customs system affect your shipping costs, clearance times and choice of loading port.
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Shipping and logistics· 9 min read
Smart Ports in China: What Automation Means for Your Shipments
China's automated, connected and greener ports move cargo faster than ever. Here is how smart ports in China work, what they change for a Gulf importer's lead times and costs, and what still depends on you.
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