@atomic
It might also be part of the the new 'anti-corruption' strategy, hinted at by Mr Xi. Let the netizens flush them out, that way the party is not the poacher and the gamekeeper. If so it is risky, but it is going to come out anyway.
How an industry insider would define, well covered, is an interesting question. You would really need to come and have look yourself. Metro is well stocked, but is technically a wholesalers (trade only) although many customers are not.
We do have Carrefour (French superstores) here in large numbers across China. They have as wide a selection of French wines as the locals wish to buy. They have Fr wine promotions at least annually in most stores.
If you are going to set up your own company, for the type of venture that services commercial/retail outlets, I would suggest you need at least half million Euros start up capital.
If you are just thinking of opening a shop, then you need much less. The private wine shops here in China saw a boom about 2 years ago. And they were selling overpriced wine. Maybe 50-200 Euro per bottle. If you are European you would have a USP.
Opening a business here is fraught with problems. Not least of which is getting the necessary licenses and permits. Some government officials will want 'rent', backhanders are endemic. You will also need a guide to help you through he process, but finding someone who won't try to fleece you is also a problem.
If you need a Chinese business partner (some licenses require it) then forget it. People here start a business for what they can take out of it, not what they can put in and invest for the future. It is how business is done here. You need to find a business model where the partner has no access to ANY assets, unless he/she owns them. Perhaps your side could be the 'Face' of the business, and the supply end (where you make your money).
Even if you have a successful business in your own right, it may not be sustainable. In Kunming several small business have had huge rent hikes, 100% annually. This has driven them out. In other cities this has been done and then the local owner carries on a new business in the same vein. You had a cafe-bar, they now have a cafe bar, using the goodwill you set up. They usually keep the decor that you paid for. The only way to protect against this to own your own property (now at least 30k Euro/sqm), and foreigners cannot own commercial property in China, as far as I am aware.
Now, if everybody was insured, and the insurance companies needed a crime number, then plod would have to do something. Even if it was only collecting crime statistics.
If you mean and international trade centre for SW China, I think Yunnan has missed the boat. Chongqing was on a par with KMG 6 or 7 years ago. It is now streets ahead. With the global recession, and even China's economic downturn, there are few opportunities to develop a new trading centre in SW China.
I know KMG and YN govt. want it, but I don't think they will get it. For Vietnam/Thailand/Etc. the extra flight time to Chongqing does not add a lot to the total door to door time. And when you get there all the main financial services are needed are already well developed, unlike KMG.
The other issue is how do you staff institutions from a work pool of people with a poor work ethic. Yunnan has never been known to be industrious. Chongqing is a cut-throat business environment, like Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Shanghai. In Yunnan people want easy money, and then kick back and play Mah-jong.
Perhaps words like 'tomorrow' should not be used in editorial that will be read at a later date. At the time of me writing this, tomorrow was already yesterday ;-)
A reasonable choice of lumber that has improved over time. Fancy hardwoods like walnut, and mahogany are in abundance. There are some plywood and rubber-wood boards available. There are also some kiln dried imported softwoods and merbao available. Some of the lumber is very green, so look for the kiln dried if you need stable timbers.
Echo everything said by others.
Breakfast great and the serve from 8am. Most other places say 9am and they still are not ready.
Sandwiches are cheap 22-32, and really packed full of filling. We got some sandwiches for a day out, the only mistake I made was ordering two, as this was too much. These are seriously good sangars, and they are wrapped in alu foil.
In fairness to Metro, they are a wholesalers, and not really a supermarket. Hence the need for a card, which can be got around.
They have improved in the year I have been away. They now carry a more consistent range of imported foodstuffs and they also seem to have sorted out the mported milk supply.
They have a wider range of electrical appliances now, there is a coice of more than one toast. There is also a better range of seasonal non foods, like clothes, shoes, garden furniture and camping gear.
Cookie Preferences
Please select which types of cookies you are willing to accept:
Chinese man kills ostrich in bizarre suicide attempt
发布者Like the links to Youku.
Great enhancement.
Manufacturer addresses Kunming metro safety, comfort concerns
发布者Ha
Just de-railed, no signal needed.
Can Kunming become a real international city?
发布者Define international city.
If you mean and international trade centre for SW China, I think Yunnan has missed the boat. Chongqing was on a par with KMG 6 or 7 years ago. It is now streets ahead. With the global recession, and even China's economic downturn, there are few opportunities to develop a new trading centre in SW China.
I know KMG and YN govt. want it, but I don't think they will get it. For Vietnam/Thailand/Etc. the extra flight time to Chongqing does not add a lot to the total door to door time. And when you get there all the main financial services are needed are already well developed, unlike KMG.
The other issue is how do you staff institutions from a work pool of people with a poor work ethic. Yunnan has never been known to be industrious. Chongqing is a cut-throat business environment, like Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Shanghai. In Yunnan people want easy money, and then kick back and play Mah-jong.
Bronze Age relics unearthed in Baoshan
发布者@voltaire
Thank you for a very informative and interesting post, explaining more of the relevance of this find.
Flying Tigers memorial opening tomorrow
发布者Perhaps words like 'tomorrow' should not be used in editorial that will be read at a later date. At the time of me writing this, tomorrow was already yesterday ;-)