A selection of articles, books and online resources to help you explore the key issues for doing business in China.
See our Country resources for China to access general country profiles, economic forecasts, industry reports, statistics and other information.
Online books, guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Business Insights China: Practical Advice on Entry Strategy and Engagement
Reuvid, Jonathan (Kogan Page, 2008)
Doing Business with China
Reuvid, Jonathan; Yong, Li (Global Market Briefings, 2005)
Passport China: Your Pocket Guide to Chinese Business, Customs & Etiquette
Li, Jenny (World Trade Press, 2008)
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BNA Country Portfolios
The Business operations in… series from BNA International provide expert guidance on the tax aspects of expanding and operating businesses abroad.
Business Operations in China
Analysis of the business environment in China, focusing on: the economy and government, operating a business, forms of doing business, principal taxes and taxation of domestic corporations..
Members and registered students can access this series by logging in to the website.
Access to online content from BNA International is provided to members and registered students subject to the conditions in the BNA terms of use statement.
Useful Links
China
Key country facts, business news, contacts and export information from UK Trade & Investment
Country Profile - China
General background information prepared by Foreign & Commonwealth desk officers.
Ease of Doing Business in China
Summary of comprehensive annual data collated by the World Bank showing key indicators for business and economic conditions
Guides
Country Report China
Guide from Atradius that includes information on: economic overview, credit safeguards for trading, collection of receivables, payment transactions, lawyer and court fees, insolvency procedure, useful websites and credit management terms in the local languages.
Doing Business in China
Guide from PKF International which provides an overview of the country, types of business entities, accounting, taxation and other useful information.
Business Guides by Country
Introductory guides published by Baker Tilly giving an overview of rules and regulations covering business entities and accounting, finance and investment, employment regulations and tax.
Doing Business In
Booklets from HLB International giving general information on doing business in other countries.
International Tax and Business Guides: China
Guides and snapshots from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation.
Forums and Support Networks
British Chamber of Commerce in China
A support network for promoting business and trade between Britain and China. Access the quarterly magazine 'British Business in China' through the British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai site.
China-Britain Business Council
UK's organisation offering a range of services to British companies wishing to do business and invest in China.
Publications
Buy books from Amazon on doing business in China
Tax
Taxation in China
Access tax rates and guides, news, information on tax treaties and other resources
Articles and books in the Library collection
Find articles and books in our collection on doing business in China
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