Monthly Archives: May 2006

AUDIO: Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights in China

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Richard

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A Brief Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights in China

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Richard

[Editor’s note: The audience at the World Trade Week panel on Wednesday was populated by small and mid-sized American business owners in the New York City area, most of whom had just begun to contemplate entry into the China market. … Continue reading →

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ABI Podcast Downloads More Popular Than Ever

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Richard

Our podcasts are downloaded nearly 1,500 times each day. We get especially heavy usage through iTunes. A heartfelt thanks to all of our podcast listeners! To listen to the podcast archive, click this link.

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Announcement: World Trade Week NYC

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Richard

On Wednesday, May 24, from 2 to 4 pm, I will speak at World Trade Week New York City. during the Expanding Markets in Eastern Asia: China, Japan and Korea panel. I’ll focus on intellectual property issues relevant to that … Continue reading →

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Study: 60% of Chinese Ph.D. Candidates Admit to Plagiarism, Bribery

Posted on May 16, 2006 by Richard

In a story related to yesterday’s post, as well as the HanXin ????chip scandal, the Christian Science Monitor reports on a Chinese government study of 180 Ph.D. candidates which found that fully 60% admitted to plagiarism and bribery. Can it … Continue reading →

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Audio: Ernst and Young Retracts China Bad Loans Report

Posted on May 15, 2006 by Richard

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Ernst and Young Retracts China Bad Loans Report

Posted on May 15, 2006 by Richard

Last Friday, in a stunning turn of events, Ernst and Young announced the retraction of its May 3 report on China’s NPL (non-performing loan) exposure. Claiming that the report had not gone through internal review, Ernst and Young further stated … Continue reading →

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The Continuing Chinese Attraction for Reverse Mergers

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Richard

[Editor's note: Chinese approached me at different times last year, asking about reverse mergers and backdoor listings. These are legal methods whereby a private company merges with a listed shell company, thus becoming a listed company itself. According to practitioners, … Continue reading →

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Food and Beverage Franchising Study Available

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Richard

Among the more useful of the quasi-marketing documents put out by the big firms is one entitled “Franchising Opportunities in China, Japan and Singapore,” prepared by PWC for the APEC Secretariat. Please don’t spend the $60 APEC wants you to … Continue reading →

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