Strategic Analysis Inc (SAI) develops the first comprehensive analysis and comparison of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONES IN CHINA.

China, the factory of the world, is booming. As a result of this rapid development, companies are rushing to establish low-cost manufacturing positions, both to supply the domestic market and to support their business in other parts of the world. This first comprehensive analysis and comparison of over 40 economic development zones in China will help companies quickly and cost-effectively target the most attractive regions for developing their facilities. Once attractive economic development zones are targeted, subscribers to this study will be prepared to hold intelligent discussions about their interests with directors of the zones.

(PRWEB) September 7, 2004 -- The study can save subscribers thousands of dollars in travel expenses and professional time. In addition, one visit to China will not provide the knowledge and background that SAI's unique study offers.

SAI's first comprehensive analysis will enable companies to:

- Effectively compare the various sites in China and quickly identify the more attractive ones for development

- Better understand competitors' existing and planned construction sites in various economic zones

- Quickly review and advise their business units about the general benefits of different economic zones

This valuable knowledge tool is available only from Strategic Analysis. The study will cover over 40 economic development zones, including information on:

General demographics    

Availability of transportation

Economic development

Utilities

Key management

Quality of life for expats

Land cost and related issues

Existing projects and companies

Taxes and duties

Sales and marketing limitations

Financial issues

Typical timing for project approval

Labor                

Environmental issues

Needed support services

Overall assessment to compare and contrast the zones and identify the best

A preliminary outline of the comprehensive report is provided in Table 1. The study is provided on a CD and is available only on a subscription basis at a cost of $4,900 (U.S. dollars) until scheduled publication in the third quarter of 2004. After publication, the cost of the study will increase to $7,000 (U.S. dollars).

Strategic Analysis is an international business consulting firm with 140 employees in 12 offices around the world. For over ten years, SAI has had operations in China helping clients to:

- Develop strategies

- Identify and assess market opportunities

- Develop entry approaches, including identification and evaluation of acquisition and joint-venture targets and grass-roots plants

- Identify and develop sourcing alternatives

- Analyze competitive threats

- Identify site locations

For further information, contact:

Mr. Greg Downes

Director

Strategic Analysis Asia

Level 31

Six Battery Road

Singapore 049909

Phone: 65-6550-9827

Fax: 65-6512-1440

Gregory A. Ramsey

Chief Operating Officer

Strategic Analysis Inc.

2208 Quarry Drive

Suite 100

West Lawn, PA 19609-1158

Phone: 610-320-6100

Fax: 610-320-6101

Dr. Hao Li

Vice President

Strategic Analysis Asia

11-3 Jianguomenwai Avenue

Beijing, 100004, PRC

Phone: 86-10-8526-1085

Fax: 86-10-8526-1090

TABLE 1: PRELIMINARY OUTLINE - ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONES IN CHINA

I.    OVERVIEW OF CHINA

II.    LISTING OF ALL SITES AND LOCATIONS

     (For each economic development zone, the

     following information)

III.    GENERAL DEMOGRAPHICS

        •    Location

        •    Population

        •    Geographic coverage

        •    Temperature

        •    Other

IV.    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

        •    Total GDP

        •    Foreign investment

        •    Foreign trade

        •    Site history

        •    Investment parameters

V.    MAJOR FOCUS OF THE ZONE

VI. KEY MANAGEMENT

VII. LAND

        •    Land cost

        •    Land ownership

        •    Plot coverage

        •    Land space availability

        •    Land administration fees

        •    Land use processing fees

        •    Other costs for building and construction

VIII.    TAXES AND DUTIES

        •    Property taxes

        •    Income taxes and investment incentives

        •    Import duty for equipment

        •    Import duty for raw materials

        •    Export tax and duty on finished products

        •    Value-added tax

        •    Other taxes

IX.    FINANCIALS

        •    Convertibility of currency

        •    Remittance of retained earnings

        •    Management fee to corporate

        •    Tax on dividends

X.    DUTIES AND FEES

        •    Business licenses

        •    Administrative fees

        •    Industrial insurance

XI.    LABOR

        •    Availability of qualified employees and

             recruiting issues

        •    Unskilled labor costs

        •    Skilled labor costs

        •    Management labor costs

    XII.    SUPPORT SERVICES

        •    Accounting and tax service

        •    HR services

        •    Mechanical shops

        •    Infostructure

        •    Other

XIII.    TRANSPORTATION

        •    Cost of shipping

        •    Land transportation    

        •    Additional shipping fees

        •    Availability of shipping companies

        •    Port access

        •    Other

XIV. UTILITIES

        •    Electricity

        •    Coal

        •    Steam

        •    Ability to build and own thermal power plants

        •    Natural gas

        •    Environmental waste water treatment facilities

XV.    LEGAL

        •    Rule of law

        •    Protection of intellectual property

        •    Predictability of law and government policy

        •    Licensing regulations

XVI:    QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EXPATS

        •    Housing costs

        •    Transportation costs

        •    Other living costs

        •    Typical education charges for children

XVII:    MAJOR PROJECTS/COMPANIES IN THE ZONE

XVIII: SALES AND MARKETING LIMITATIONS

        •    Manufacture own product

        •    Marketing of products outside of zone

        •    Use of independent agents

        •    Other

XIX:    TYPICAL TIMING FOR PROJECT APPROVAL

XX:     ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

        •    Availability of water

        •    Air admission

        •    Solid waste disposal

        •    Other

XXI:    ASSESSMENT OF THE ZONE

        •    Degree of user friendliness

        •    Degree of satisfaction of existing companies

XXII.    OVERALL ASSESSMENT

        •    Best

        •    Worst

        •    Average

        •    Conclusions    

        •    Recommendations to investors

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