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Today’s opportunities for online investment in
China cannot be questioned. The world’s second
largest economy is currently experiencing huge
growth in its e-commerce industry. With online
retail volume increasing by 21.3 percent year on
year in 2014 to US$1.98 trillion, China is now the
world’s largest e-retailing
market – a status it is likely
to enjoy for years to come
as more and more of its
population gains internet
access.
However, the rising fortunes
of China’s e -commerce
sector arenot reflected in the
quality of its internet; a fact
that any foreign firm with
a presence on the ground
here will undoubtedly be
aware. There are numerous problems with China’s
internet that can either hinder or outright prevent
various business operations, including digital
marketing and data communication, and thus
limit how effective a China operation can be.
In this special edition of China Briefing magazine,
we highlight how and why foreign companies
will be negatively affected by China’s internet, and
provide methods to help solve these problems.
We discuss ISP selection, internet connection
types, CDNs and VPNs, and internal control
systems. Finally, we examine
the importance of network
s e cu r i t y i n Ch i na and
how it can help augment
a c omp a n y ’s i n t e r n e t
connection.
As internet penetration in
China continues to spread,
understanding the country’s
internet systems and setting
up structures to help boost
online connectivity will be
increasingly important. With
our specialized knowledge in IT services, Dezan
Shira & Associates can help guide foreign
companies through these processes.
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雨後 by 王無邪
Chinese painting, 67.5x66.5cm
Wan Fung Art Gallery
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