Cross-Border Innovation - by Yushan Ventures

Doing Business in China - Top Ten Do's DO # 1 - Be Prepared for the Great Firewall of China. Post-recording addition - Install and have ready at least two (2) VPNs on your devices and computers. DO # 2 - Install WeChat, China's killer app for everything. DO # 3 - Do hire translators or interpreters - your own! DO # 4 - Prepare an extra supply of your medication (including GI - gastrointestinal meds). DO # 5 - Do shop around - vendors, partners, interpreters, consultants, hotels, etc. DO # 6 - Do assume unbelievably low prices are achievable. "Getting to Yes" doesn't work in China. DO # 7 - Do investigate trademark protection in China ASAP. Don't wait. DO # 8 - Do use NNNs - non-disclosure, non-use, non-circumvention. DO # 9 - Make sure agreements are at least bilingual if not in Chinese. DO # 10 - Compliance - Follow the letter and spirit of the law - even if your local partners don't.

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