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3 Quick-Fire Tips for China Supply Chain Risk Management
In China, due diligence isn’t a one-time box to tick. It’s an ongoing process, even with your most trusted, long-term partners.
Hiring a Project Manager in China for Smart Home Firmware
Behind every smart home is a smart project manager; in China, that means boots on the ground to get the job done right. This case study explains how a multinational telecommunications firm used The China Desk, Kinyu’s supply chain-focused Employer…
Improving China Furniture Sourcing with a Local Team
The secret to a successful furniture company? At least part of it is making sure every sofa, chair and table is built to last — not to collapse at first sitting. That’s why quality control is essential in China furniture…
Managing Employee Performance Reviews in China
It’s fashionable these days to dismiss performance reviews as outdated HR busywork. A waste of time, if not downright harmful. Not in China. Here, they’re crucial for motivating your team and your essential legal shield against wrongful termination lawsuits. This…
Hire Staff in Hangzhou with Kinyu
Foreign companies can now hire staff in Hangzhou without setting up their own Chinese company. Kinyu’s new office in the eastern Chinese city lets firms legally employ local workers without the usual paperwork, costs and legal headaches. Hangzhou, home to…
Hiring a Perfect Buyer in China
A strong team of buyers in China is the foundation of any successful sourcing operation. If you source bad products, everything else falls apart. Quality problems lead to returns, unhappy customers, damaged reputation, and ultimately lost sales. No matter how…
Entity Essentials: Company Chops in China
China’s blazing ahead with cutting-edge tech in just about every sector you can imagine. Yet its businesses still rely on simple red stamps to make decisions official. These company seals, commonly called chops, are mandatory for validating all official paperwork…
Managing Employee Conflicts of Interest in China
Employee conflicts of interest in China are a big risk for any business. For instance, it’s not unheard of for Chinese employees of foreign companies to take kickbacks from suppliers in return for awarding business contracts. This happens at small…
Entity Essentials: Closing a Representative Office in China
So, you’ve decided to shut down your Representative Office (RO) in China. Thankfully, closing an RO is typically easier than shutting down other business types. But it’s still important to get it right. Why Companies Close ROs First up, a…