Doing business in china: How US companies see it in 2016 (infographic) here: http://www.hongdaservice.com/blog/doing-business-in-china-how-us-companies-see-it-in-2016-infographic
Last year we brought you a breakdown of an infographic from the folks over at Bain & Company on how US companies view the business climate in China, and looking back things were certainly looking a lot more optimistic then.
In 2015 the Middle Kingdom posted its slowest economic growth in 25 years, with analysts projecting an even tougher year ahead in 2016.
The country is in the middle of an economic slowdown that has seen its stock market tumble and its manufacturing sector shrink at its fastest rate in three years.
Foreign companies doing business in China are feeling the squeeze themselves with noticeable challenges such as increasing labor rates, lower margins and a shortage of skilled workers.
Amongst all this turmoil, however, there is a still a shining light at the end of the tunnel, at least according to the newest a survey Bain & Company conducted in collaboration with AmCham China. The survey of more than 450 AmCham China member companies and its most telling points has been presented in another great infographic.
Join us as we breakdown the outlook of US companies doing business in China for 2016 in the infographic below...
Doing business in china: How US companies see it in 2016 (infographic)
1. Doing business in China: How US companies see it in 2016
(infographic)
www.hongdaservice.com /blog/doing-business-in-china-how-us-companies-see-it-in-2016-infographic
Is doing business in China still worth it?
Last year we brought you a breakdown of an infographic from the folks over at Bain & Company on how US
companies view the business climate in China, and looking back things were certainly looking a lot more optimistic
then.
In 2015 the Middle Kingdom posted its slowest economic growth in 25 years, with analysts projecting an even
tougher year ahead in 2016.
The country is in the middle of an economic slowdown that has seen its stock market tumble and its manufacturing
sector shrink at its fastest rate in three years.
Foreign companies doing business in China are feeling the squeeze themselves with noticeable challenges such as
increasing labor rates, lower margins and a shortage of skilled workers.
Amongst all this turmoil, however, there is a still a shining light at the end of the tunnel, at least according to the
newest a survey Bain & Company conducted in collaboration with AmCham China. The survey of more than 450
AmCham China member companies and its most telling points has been presented in another great infographic.
Join us as we breakdown the outlook of US companies doing business in China for 2016 in the infographic below...
4. image source: Bain & Company
Takeaways
Growth in revenue is slipping y-o-y, margins are falling
This is certainly a worrying factor for many US companies in China with 55% of total respondents stating that their
company saw growth in 2015. Margins are also lower than in 2014, with only 22% of respondents indicating higher
margins in 2015.
Services, tech, consumer and industrial on the up
Companies in the above industries saw rising revenue in 2015, with companies in the services sector at 65%, tech
at 57%, consumer at 56% and industrial at 37%. Jump in revenue for the services and consumer sectors is definitely
attributed to China's growing middle class, and their insatiable desire for foreign products and services. Companies
in the tech sector have been flourishing over the past few years, especially thanks to China's new Free Trade Zones
(FTZ) such as Qianhai, an area within Shenzhen that provides tax breaks for companies in this particular sector.
US companies still facing a lot of challenges
The top 5 challenges include increasing labor rates, inconsistent regulations, obtaining required licenses, shortage
of qualified employees and industry overcapacity. To be fair, China made inroads in 2015 to helping facilitate
smoother, much more simplified procedures for company registration and annual compliance, obtaining work
permits and encouraging investment.
Those looking to start a business in China should take note of the sectors that are experiencing a rise in revenue,
and do their homework as to which areas in China the government is helping foreign companies to grow. These
5. areas provide much needed support for individual foreign experts, so they are probably the most sound bet for
starting a company, as the preferential policies in place concerning taxation, free rent and so on can help to counter
some of the aforementioned challenges somewhat.
Still optimistic about domestic market growth and profitability potential
Despite all of the challenges that foreign enterprises face in China, 69% of US companies are still optimistic about
domestic market growth and just under 50% of them feel the same about their profit potential.
Innovation, the light at the end of the tunnel...
9 out of 10 US companies believe that future growth of their companies in China is dependent on innovation, and
they aren't the only ones. Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, plans to double its fiscal expenditure on
science and technology to incubate high-tech startups, seeking a new identity as an international hub of scientific
and technological innovation.
Pooling resources to innovate
37% of US companies have partnered with Chinese organizations or companies to foster innovation. Partnering with
local companies is definitely helpful in building a solid foundation for innovation to flourish.
Time to go digital
The increased uptake in smart devices in China has made digitizing customer-related activities an absolute must for
anyone looking to do business on the mainland. 73% of US companies believe that it will go a long way to helping
enhance their competitiveness in China, and with the likes of Tencent's WeChat setting the benchmarks for what is
possible for business in today's Chinese society, moving their efforts online is certainly the way to go!
Discover the place for innovation in China
If you are considering setting up a company in China, then there is no better place to start looking than Guangdong
province's Shenzhen. Download "The Foreign Company's Guide To Business in Shenzhen" for a
comprehensive look at business/life in Shenzhen, its FTZs, the Qianhai New District and its revolutionary policies
and much, much more! Simply click on the button below to download your FREE copy today!