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The fortune of the world is increasingly governed by development in China. In 2010 China overtook the U.S. in areas such as manufacturing output, energy consumption, car sales, and patent granted to residents. For most Americans, it’s very difficult to comprehend, let alone accept, how close China is to actually overtake the U.S. as the world’s leading economy. GDP in China is estimated to overtake the U.S. by 2018.

Given the increased importance of the Chinese economy, staying on top of these trends is now of paramount importance. Let’s look closely at three key trends.

Last week's webinar China’s Great Wall: Overcoming Expansion Challenges encouraged a lot of discussion. There were several interesting questions from attendees for HSP's China experts; here are some of the highlights, and answers.

China can be a notoriously difficult place for foreign companies to do business. With strict rules for entities and complex tax regulations, just getting on the ground can be a pain in itself. But while sales may roll in to your Chinese entity, there’s an added complication foreign companies face: How do I move that cash back home? Consider these seven best practices for making your repatriation of cash from China go smoothly.

Watching China’s meteoric rise throughout the last few decades has been fascinating, but recent news about slowing growth begs the question: What’s next for this emerging economy? Is growth sustainable? What factors will come into play and what challenges will develop for those looking to do business in this opportunity rich nation?