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The Smartcard and Atm Market in China
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| Title: |
The Smartcard and Atm Market in China: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
215 |
| ISBN: |
074182485X |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating China
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in China
2 THE SMARTCARD AND ATM MARKET
2.1 LATENT DEMAND AND ACCESSIBILITY: BACKGROUND
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Best Sales Prospects
2.2.3 Statistical Data
2.3 Accessibility: the structure of competition
2.3.1 End-User Analysis
2.3.2 Local Production
2.3.3 Third Country Import
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Government Related Agencies
2.5.2 Trade Events
2.5.3 Private Sector
2.5.4 Other Key Contacts
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN CHINA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in China
3.2.1 Economic Trends and Outlook
3.2.2 Principal Growth Sectors
3.2.3 Government Role in the Economy
3.2.4 Infrastructure Investment
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN CHINA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to China
4.2.1 Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign-Exchange Controls
4.2.3 World Bank
4.2.4 The International Finance Corporation (IFC)
4.2.5 The Asian Development Bank (ADB)
4.2.6 Bilateral Government Loans
4.2.7 Import Tariffs and Custom Regulations
4.2.8 Trade Barriers
4.2.9 Import Documentation
4.2.10 Prohibited Exports
4.2.11 Import Commodity Inspection
4.2.12 Security Software Certification
4.2.13 Quarantine Inspection
4.2.14 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.15 Food Labeling Law
4.2.16 Special Import Provisions
4.2.17 Prohibited and Restricted Imports
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN CHINA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in China
5.4.1 Government Attitude toward Foreign Private Investment
5.4.2 Encouraged Vs. Restricted Vs. Prohibited Investment
5.4.3 Foreign Exchange and Convertibility
5.4.4 Taxes and Tax Incentives
5.4.5 Basic Laws and Regulations Affecting Direct Investment
5.4.6 Contract Law
5.4.7 Securities Law
5.4.8 Government Procurement
5.4.9 Forms of Foreign Ownership
5.4.10 Investment Screening Procedures
5.4.11 Investment Incentives
5.4.12 Export and Import Policy
5.4.13 National Treatment
5.4.14 Acquisition and Takeovers
5.4.15 Government-Financed Research and Development
5.4.16 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.17 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.18 Dispute Settlement
5.4.19 China's Legal System
5.4.20 Mortgages/Secured Interests in Property
5.4.21 Bankruptcy
5.4.22 Export Requirements
5.4.23 Local Content
5.4.24 Technology Transfer
5.4.25 Employment Of Host-Country Nationals
5.4.26 Enforcement Procedures for Performance Requirements
5.4.27 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.28 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.29 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.30 Capital Market Access
5.4.31 Banking
5.4.32 Restrictions On Debt-Equity Ratios
5.4.33 Political Violence Risks
5.4.34 Corruption
5.4.35 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.36 Labor Availability
5.4.37 Compensation
5.4.38 Termination of Employment
5.4.39 Worker Rights
5.4.40 Foreign-Trade Zones/Free Ports
5.4.41 Foreign Direct Investment
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN CHINA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in China
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Local Agents
6.2.3 Establishing a Representative Office
6.2.4 Establishing a Chinese Subsidiary
6.2.5 Licensing
6.2.6 Franchising
6.2.7 Direct Selling
6.2.8 E-Commerce
6.2.9 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.10 Foreign Currency
6.2.11 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.12 Product Pricing and Customer Service
6.2.13 Sales to the Government
6.2.14 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection
6.2.15 Local Professional Services
6.2.16 Due Diligence
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN CHINA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in China
7.2.1 Unionization in China
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in China
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in China
7.2.4 Forced Labor in China
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in China
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN CHINA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in China
8.4 Political Issues in China
8.4.1 Political Environment
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN CHINA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in China
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in China
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in China
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN CHINA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in China
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in China
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in China
10.2.3 Religion in China
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in China
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Language
11.1.2 The Pinyin System of Romanization
11.1.3 Religion
11.1.4 Population Policy
11.1.5 Dynastic Period
11.1.6 Early 20th Century China
11.1.7 The People’s Republic of China
11.1.8 The “Great Leap Forward” and the Sino-Soviet Split
11.1.9 The Cultural Revolution
11.1.10 The Post-Mao Era
11.1.11989 Student Movement and Tiananmen Square
11.1.12 Third Generation of Leaders
11.1.13 Chinese Communist Party
11.1.14 State Structure
11.1.15 Legal System
11.1.16 Human Rights
11.1.17 Economic Reforms
11.1.18 Asian Financial Crisis
11.1.19 Natural Resources
11.1.20 Environmental Issues
11.1.21 Technology
11.1.22 Historical International Relations
11.1.23 The Role of the Military
11.1.24 Nuclear Weapons
11.1.25 Chemical Weapons
11.1.26 Missiles
11.1.27 Bilateral Relations After Tiananmen
11.2 Business Customs in China
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