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Eric Rosenblum, GM of Global Strategy for RealNetworks, Inc gives us insight into why the market entry strategies of American tech companies often fail in China.

Travelers to mainland China are now issued single- or double-entry 30-day China visas only due to the concern of the Beijing Government over security issue during the Olympic Games, according to the report in South China Morning Post (SCMP)

Don't give up on China business yet, Beavis. Sure, there may be a crackdown on multiple entry F (business) visas underway. But get a student visa and the only entry you'll need to worry about is one without a hall pass.

A post any foreigner in China can relate to, this entry talks about the rather blatant way in which Chinese vendors charge one price for locals and one hugely inflated price for foreigners.

According to experts, China's corporate bond market may see a great development in the year 2008 and 2009. Issuing more corporate bonds is one of the most important methods to expand the proportion of direct financing, and it’s possible that the corporate bond market will eventually surpass the stock market in the future. Currently, although the policy makers and the market players have shared the common expectation towards a prosperous corporate bond market, the path to it still remains to be further explored.

another interesting entry from Dan about Chinese vocab I haven't learned yet.

He talks about "The Eight Triograms" or Bagua - and explains how bagua has taken on a new meaning these days.

Good, useful stuff!

Are Carrefour's recent bribery problems actually another shrewd moment in the company's China strategy?

Fast and efficient travel for business people within the APEC region contributes to APEC’s goal of free and open trade and investment. To this end APEC has created an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC). The ABTC allows business travelers pre-cleared, facilitated short-term entry to participating member economies. The ABTC removes the need to individually apply for visas or entry permits, saving valuable time, and allows multiple entries into participating economies during the three years the card is valid.

Two envoys of the Dalai Lama headed Thursday to the Chinese capital for fresh talks arranged just days after the exiled leader suggested it was time Tibetans rethink their strategy for engaging with China, a Tibetan official said.