The following page presents a number of crucial information resources.

Commercial Service Resources - (US Companies Only)

China Country Commercial Guide – This valuable yearly publication is produced by the US Commercial Service and highlights both the current opportunities and risks in the local market.

Intellectual Property Toolkit – China is one of the most difficult locations for foreign companies to protect their intellectual property rights. This US Commercial Service toolkit provides resources to help protect your company’s IPR.

China Business Handbook – This free handbook presents a comprehensive primer for getting started in China and covers a wide variety of topics including a business overview, general business advisory, sector opportunities and industry case studies.

A Basic Guide to Exporting – This resource provides a great starting point to help master the intricacies of exporting.

AmCham China Resources

American Business in China 2009 – [AmCham China White Paper] - This valuable yearly publication presents a very well-balanced view of the overall operating environment, including major challenges, as well as a break down by major industry.

Other

Position Paper 2009 – [European Chamber of Commerce in China] - This yearly publication explicitly lays out the major challenges and difficulties facing foreign businesses and is broken down into individual industries.