China’s internet censorship has been a talking point over the last few years. As a result, many overseas assignees have increasingly relied on virtual private networks (VPNs) to circumvent some restrictions. VPNs are becoming increasingly essential as they provide access…
With the recent Covid policy changes, it is finally clear there is a road map in place for the re-opening of the country. It is long overdue and has brought a flurry of economic uplift as the world’s second-largest economy…
What is the first position you should hire when you have no presence in China but need to cooperate with Chinese suppliers? If you have a burning issue with your product’s quality, you may feel tempted to search for qualified…
Sofeast‘s CEO Renaud Anjoran hosts a roundtable discussion about what is going to happen in China now that the Zero Covid policy has been abandoned with China-based experts Clive Greenwood of SMC GLOBAL Manufacturing Consultants and Ben King of Kinyu…
Everyone in China is facing the same challenge: The Zero Covid Policy. Whether you live outside of China and want to visit or are trying to navigate the restrictions as a resident, the policy impacts the very fibre of life…
A lot of fanfare was made about the 20 adjusted Covid-19 control measures released by the State Council’s Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism. After the 20th Party Congress, it was the news that we had all been waiting for. A…
Quality control in China has always been a complex conversation. However, whilst there have been some horror stories, the world’s factory has become consistent in product quality for consumer goods. Whilst part of the consistency problem is due to quality…
Currency Exchange rates are constantly changing. The Pound’s value has been in flux recently, following its plummet after the mini-budget. Of course, when dealing with foreign currencies, there will always be some volatility. But what happens when that volatility eats…
On 11th November 2022, the Chinese government released a document outlining 20 updates to their COVID policies to begin regaining normality. While many updates are procedural or logistical, others signal a loosening of restrictions that mark a significant shift. Here…
As winter takes full effect, rising energy costs are a topic on many people’s minds. The world is facing severe headwinds, meteorologically, economically and politically. This growing concern is against a backdrop of news about political upheavals, civil unrest, conflicts…
