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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