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China Startups – The Gold Rush and Fire Extinguishers (Part 5 of 5)

Steve Blank

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. New Rules for China. All the usual caveats apply. business models.

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China Startups – The Gold Rush and Fire Extinguishers (Part 5 of 5)

Steve Blank

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. New Rules for China. All the usual caveats apply. business models.

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How To Set Up A WFOE in China: An Informative Guide

The Startup Magazine

Are you thinking about setting up a WFOE in China? Starting a business venture, especially in China, can be pretty tedious and confusing. Inaugurating A Business In China – A Step-By-Step Guide . Manufacturing WFOE (you’ll be allowed to manufacture your products in China). Well, that sounds like a great start!

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Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 16 – Acquisition & Sustainment – Ellen Lord

Steve Blank

The report came out in 2018, highlighted reliance on foreign suppliers , including China for critical materials such as rare earth elements and microelectronics. For example, China has an 80% market share in rare earth elements, as well. I was 33 years in industry, before coming into government. How do we get going?

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How to Get Started in China and Have Success

ReadWriteStart

Are you an ambitious entrepreneur from the west seeking to expand to China? Or are you interested in opening a new business in China? Here is how to get started in China and have success. Which Viable Market Opportunities Can You Pursue in China? These two factors have made the healthcare industry very lucrative in China.

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Embrace Losing – It Will Make You Stronger

Both Sides of the Table

There were two main reasons that I could distill from their kind words of solace: 1) the existing NorCal investor didn’t know me well enough & 2) the new NorCal investor had a good knowledge of and presence in China, which they believed would be critical. I also spent two weeks in China and vowed to make it back frequently.

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Embrace Losing – It Will Make You Stronger

Both Sides of the Table

There were two main reasons that I could distill from their kind words of solace: 1) the existing NorCal investor didn’t know me well enough & 2) the new NorCal investor had a good knowledge of and presence in China, which they believed would be critical. I also spent two weeks in China and vowed to make it back frequently.

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