Swiss Business Confidence Survey 2009 [CH] [en]

published by  SwissCham China, 2009

This survey was made by SwissCham to their members for 2009.
The survey’s goal is to identify business leaders’ perception and provide a benchmark to participants. Besides, it provides very interesting results.
The Confidence level of Swiss businesses in China is surprisingly high for 2009 with plans to increase investments and hire more employees on average. Even more enthusing is the confidence of Swiss businesses to beat the competition in 2009:
70% of the respondents expect to grow better or much better than their markets.

Price: free

Availability: 

[download]

The China Human Resources Paradox [CH] [en]

published by  CH-ina, Shanghai , 2008

"The China Human Resources Paradox - Dealing Successfully with People Shortages in the Land of Billions" addresses key HRM issues in China and helps readers to overcome the notorious difficulties that the Chinese environment presents.

Price: RMB500
Members: RMB250
Students: RMB200

Availability: 

[order online at CH-ina]

European Business in China Position Paper 2008/2009 [EU] [en]

published by  European Union Chamber of Commerce in China , 2008

The Position Paper is published annually by the European Chamber of Commerce in China and represents the overall views of European companies doing business in China.

Price: RMB600
EUCCC members: RMB300

Availability: 

[order at EUCCC]

Managing China [CH] [en]

published by  Hans J. Roth Publishing, Hongkong, 2007, 137 p., 2007

Hans Jakob Roth has been Swiss Consul-General in Shanghai from 2001 to 2006 and is currently in the same position in Hongkong and offers a valuable Swiss perspective on management issues in China.

Price: CNY200/HK$200/CHF30 plus mailing costs

Availability: 

[order]

Behind the China Kaleidoscope - A Guide to China Entry & Operations [CH] [en]

published by  Nicolas Musy/CH-ina (general editor), OSEC/seco/SCS/SwissCham/SCCC (editors)

Survey of 111 Swiss entrepreneurs in China and 107 in Switzerland. 550 pages with case studies, expert opinions and practical guidelines. This unique publication is a must for China entry. Covers investment and trade.

Price: RMB1200
Members: RMB800
Students: RMB600

Availability: 

[order online at CH-ina]
[order online at SwissCham]

Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investments [CH] [en]

On 1st December 2007, a new catalogue intended as a guide on foreign investment was published in China. Entitled “Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investments”, it indicates where and in which areas foreign investment is desirable, permissible with restrictions, or prohibited.

Price: free

Availability: 

Download it from Osec's website.

Foreign Direct Investment in China: Analysis Report [CH] [en]

published by  seco (editor) and the Embassy of Switzerland in China (co-author and publisher), January 2006

Survey of selected issues faced by Swiss and other foreign companies. Based on a number of recent studies carried out by the E.U., the U.S. Department of Commerce and the OECD and completed with specific data available from Swiss businesses and diplomatic missions in China. Conducted together with SwissCham and SBH.

Price: free

Availability: 

[download]