China and Compliance: Reviewing your Employment Situation

2 June 2021
Not seldom, foreign-invested businesses are unaware of critical employment compliance requirements in China. It is a misconception that employees can be requested to work at any hour, whenever the business requires so, or that employees can be fired at will.
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The Intellectual Property implications of the new E-Commerce Law (2019)

20 May 2019
On 1 January 2019, China enacted the PRC E-Commerce Law which is of interest to foreign brand owners who maintain an online storefront in China. This is the first comprehensive piece of legislation governing e-commerce within China, and brings significant changes. This legislation has a broad scope and encompasses multiple facets of e-commerce, such as […]
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M-Commerces' Secret For Success - KLM BlueBiz Blog Post

11 April 2018
Mobile commerce – in short m-commerce – in China is bigger than anywhere else. A simple click on WeChat or any other platform brings shoes, food and any other product directly to your doorstep. What exactly is behind the rapid growth of m-commerce in China? I have a few clues I’d like to share. Recently […]
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Three Myths About Branding In China - KLM BlueBiz Blog Post

11 April 2018
If you have a great future in mind for your products and brand in China, take precautions. Make sure you register and protect your brand and logo, or face the risk that it gets ‘hijacked’. This is a very real risk, as brands are a million dollar business in China, says Robin Tabbers of R&P […]
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White Lies And Red Flags - KLM BlueBiz Blog Post

11 April 2018
When selecting business partners in China, the western idea is that Chinese counterparts are trustworthy, until proven otherwise. Yet most Chinese business leaders act according to the opposite principle – trust has to be earned. It is important to be aware of this potential business culture clash, as I have experienced numerous times when performing […]
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The Golden Rule For Exploring China - KLM BlueBiz Blog Post

11 April 2018
What is the first thing a (foreign) company should do before even considering winning the affection of 1.3 billion potential Chinese consumers? Before opening an office or selling online in China, even before scanning and visiting China for suppliers, partners or distributors, it is absolutely crucial that that you make sure that you own or […]
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Resolving Issues With Chinese Supliers - KLM BlueBiz Blog Post

11 April 2018
Question: “I bought goods from a Chinese supplier, but after my full payment they sent me a container containing products with a market value of close to zero! I want my money back. What can I do?” “Unfortunately, fraud in sourcing is not uncommon in China. Although the risks will never be eliminated, there are […]
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Robin Tabbers blog post published on KLM FlyingBiz Club China

14 February 2018
Robin Tabbers blog post was recently published on KLM FlyingBiz Club China. Flying Blue Club China is a online global business community that offers content about business cases, valuable contacts and inspiration!     How international brands sell their products in China When establishing their sale plans for the Chinese market many international brands and […]
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Reaching 1.4 Billion Consumers: Sales Channels for International Retailers and Brands in China

3 January 2018
  1.      Introduction Despite China remaining the sourcing capital of the world, most companies nowadays enter China to sell their products, rather than to source (or produce) them. This is not surprising given China’s demographics: for example, it is already the world’s largest luxury market as well e-commerce market, and according to one study it […]
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Wuhan Intermediate People’s Court recognizes U.S. Judgment: Does this Open the Door for the Execution of your Judgement in China?

20 November 2017
1.           Introduction On 20 June 2017 the Intermediate People’s Court in Wuhan (IPCW) became the first PRC court to recognize a US judgment.  This judgment in combination with previous recent developments in the PRC (“China”) could have a significant effect on the way foreign judgments are treated by PRC courts, and make widespread recognition of […]
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