Master International Business MIB for Chinese
students
Related International Trade Courses and Masters: Business in Eastern Asia - Master Business in Asia - Master in Emerging Markets - Master Business Asia Pacific Region.
Course summary The Greater Pearl River Delta (GPRD):
The region of the Greater Pearl River Delta comprise Hong Kong, nine
municipalities of the Guangdong Province in the mainland of China and
Macao. Many multi-national companies already enjoy the benefits of this
multi-jurisdiction, cost effective business model and have established there.
Companies can source or manufacture competitively in China and use Hong Kong's
logistical,
financial, legal, design and
marketing services to
export their products to the world. Many foreign-owned
companies use Hong Kong and the PRD as their
distribution base for selling
into China.
High end processes in Hong Kong and their production base in
the Mainland.
Sample of the course The Greater Pearl River Delta (GPRD):
It is estimated that 59,000 Hong Kong enterprises have their factories
in the Mainland, of which around 53,000 factories are located in a cluster in
the Pearl River Delta, in Guangdong Province. Such a concentration of
production provides job opportunities for 1.5 million Hong Kong citizens and 10
million people in Guangdong
Hong Kong is one of the world’s major recipients and suppliers of FDI and
is the Mainland’s single largest source of overseas direct investment.
Guangdong, as the Mainland’s province enjoying the largest share of FDI, is
becoming a favorite location for investment from developed countries, in
addition to investment from Hong Kong.
The Pearl River Delta Economic Zone continues to be the leading exporter and
importer among the major regions of the Mainland.
The 9 municipalities of the Mainland:
- Dongguan
- Foshan
- Guangzhou
- Huizhou
- Jiangmen
- Shenzhen
- Zhaoqing
- Zhongshan
- Zhuhai
Zhuhai City (southern Guangdong) is one of the earliest special economic
zones in China and the new and hi-tech industrial base focus on
developing information technology industry. Main sectors: new high-tech and
heavy industries including electronics, computer software, biotechnology and
pharmacy, machinery and equipment as well as petrochemical industries.
Foshan City is the third largest manufacturing base in the Pearl River
Delta. Main sectors: Household electrical appliance and tool manufacturing,
Furniture, Non-metal ore and manufacturing, Electronics and communications,
Stainless steel products, Plastic products, Ceramics.
Dongguan City is located in the Pearl River Delta of Guangdong Province,
and in the middle of the Guangzhou – Shenzhen - Hong Kong Economic Corridor.
Dongguan is not only a modern IT city, but also an internationally
reputed manufacturing center. Dongguan ranks behind only Shenzhen, Shanghai and
Suzhou in exports among Chinese cities.
The Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA)
Signed by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Central
People’s Government, CEPA marks a new era of economic co-operation between Hong
Kong and the mainland of China. CEPA entry in force in 1 January 2004. CEPA
allows preferential access to the Mainland market and reduces tariffs for
certain enterprises and individuals operating in Hong Kong. CEPA opens up huge
markets for Hong Kong goods and services. During 2007-2009, CEPA brought about
cumulative business receipts totaling HK$55.1 billion to Hong Kong companies in
the CEPA covered service areas.
All goods of Hong Kong origin importing into the Mainland enjoy tariff free
treatment, upon applications by local manufacturers and upon the CEPA rules of
origin (ROOs) being agreed and met.
Under CEPA, service suppliers in Hong Kong enjoy preferential treatment when
setting up business in various service sectors in the Mainland.
Established in 1981, TCL Corporation employs more than 50,000 people
in over 80 operations, including 18 R&D centers, 20 manufacturing bases, and
more than 40 sales offices around the world. TCL is one of the world's
leading producers of flat panel TVs, DVD players, air conditioners, and GSM,
CDMA mobile phones. TCL has entered a new stage of development after its
historical transformation from a local Chinese company to a multinational.
Midea Group has developed into a leading manufacturer and exporter in
China, covering a comprehensive line of heating and air-conditioning
systems, home appliances, lighting, motors, compressors and other industrial
components. Midea is the second largest supplier and the No. 1 exporter
of air-conditioners in China.
Hisense Kelon Electrical Holdings Company Ltd. is currently one of the
largest manufacturers of household electrical appliances manufacturing
enterprises in the People’s Republic of China. Their “Kelon” and “Ranchmen”
brand names are appraised as
“The Chinese Well-known marks”.
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