2006-09-01 01:34:45 · 9 answers · asked by fredooge 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
more people over there so it makes sence. but be warey of what buisness it is
2006-09-01 01:36:42 · answer #1 · answered by flikapotamus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are significant pluses and minuses.
Pros:
Cheep labor, abundant labor, Strong export infrastructure in Hong Kong, Large number of multi-lingual Chinese who speak English.
China's population is so vast that if Chinese people began walking into the sea, the unchecked birth rate would ensure a never ending line.
Cons:
Government is nationalistic, is staking itself out as a major player in Asia and world policy, is negotiating with and forming economic and relational bonds with all of our enemies including Cuba and Venezuela, is snapping up energy reserves and pushing it's military technology to the level of the US as fast as it can. It has a long track record of repressive civil rights behavior, Government has a track record of brutality, it has long demonstrated a failure to consider property rights as inviolable as we do in the US - a serious concern for companies building plants in China, and brutally represses Christians (who's ideology does not please the communist government), it has only recently relaxed a death grip on the market place, and in the opinion of many - is the mirror image of Japan before the nationalist movement which brought on the invasion of Manchuria and WWII. In short, China is potentially a shop full of sweets run by Jeffery Dalmer. This all depends on the motives we impute to the kindly communists at the helm. (Notice the subtle sarcasm). I for one am very glad that China is on the other side of the world.
Investment in China does hold the promise for great short-term rewards, but I believe that corporations should be very careful not to invest more than can be recovered over 10 years or less. Many do not believe that China will be a cuddly sleeping panda for long:)
2006-09-01 15:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by davidvario 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not easy they are of a different culture that is watched over by a rigid regime which is probably what China needs for such a large country with a huge population. The infrastructure is still not up to scratch and power cuts causing 3 day weeks are common
transport and bureaucracy is on another level. try India it is the next up and coming country that benefited from a colonial history of infrastructure and trading.
2006-09-01 15:38:22 · answer #3 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attractive in terms of labour - very cheap and a very large customer base. However, still very much a closed society to outsiders and the ultimate aim of most chinese partners is to learn from you then establish themselves against you. Then guess what, the government will give protection to their "own" companies rather than the external companies. Some large companies worldwide have had to pull out because of this.
2006-09-01 08:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by scallywag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most attractive country in the world at the moment. Largest "new" market there is.
And labour is cheap.
2006-09-01 08:43:37 · answer #5 · answered by zara c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think China is suited for business but it is booming in all other things so starting something new over there will make sense.....i hope..........
2006-09-01 08:45:49 · answer #6 · answered by fathus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to hurry soon to get in on the ground floor.
2006-09-01 08:39:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
very fast and very cheap labor, manual or automated...does that attract you enough
2006-09-01 08:54:17 · answer #8 · answered by Jetty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very, everyting is when im drunk and takeaways are no different
2006-09-01 08:37:29 · answer #9 · answered by pat.rob00 Chef U.K. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋